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LOW WATER PRODUCTS

WATER CONSERVATION TIPS

Why do we need mycorrhiza in our soil?

The association of plant roots and mycorrhiza goes back millions of years. Over 90% of native plants in an undisturbed environment have roots associated with mycorrhiza. However, in our urban environment that percentage drops to about 20%.

Most urban soils lack mycorrhyza due to long-term use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Repeated soil disturbance and paving over the soil also contribute to the decline of naturally-occuring microrrhyza.

We have mycorrhyza incorporated into 2 of our products:

DEEEP Roots additive is a mycorrhizal rooting stimulant which can easily be mixed into any of our products.

Rapid Gro ER turf type tall fescue grass has a mycorrhizal rooting stimulant bred into the seed.

	It speeds up grow-in and root establishment while increasing the grass density. The mycorrhizae improve the absorption of nutrients from the fertilizer as well as providing resistance against stress. Recent tests indicate that the root mass is doubled in density and weight mass with the use of DEEEP Roots as compared to the control group without the additive. A deeper, stronger, denser root ball is easily achieved by spending a few pennies more to add DEEEP Roots to your initial hydroseeding application.
is a moisture retentive which is added to the hydroseed mix upon installation. The most important part of summer hydroseeding season is watering. It can reduce the amount of water required for germination of your hydroseeding application by up 50%. Spend money upfront for and save much more money later.The results are MAGIC.
	Our new product Rapid Gro ER is extremely drought resistant because a mycorrhizal rooting stimulant has actually been bred into the seed. This turf type tall fescue grass performs its carbon exchange process all year long, unlike many trees that go dormant in the winter. Because the extended root system draws moisture from the deep soil, Rapid Gro ER continues carbon dioxide exchange long after more shallow-rooted species have gone dormant. Cleaner air, less global warming, and a beautiful green lawn all contribute to Rapid Gro ER's success.

Products which need less water and mowing
	Forget about the weekly mowing and edging and enjoy the feeling of an English country estate with Needs less frequent watering too. The carefree maintenance is a big plus and the appearance is relaxing and peaceful.
Wildflowers need less water than cultivars. Briar Group's blend of flowers provides an excellent display of colors with a blooming season that runs from May to October.

	WATER CONSERVING TIPS
Think Green - order Stay Moist Water before dawn Green lawns cool and purify the air		Adjust sprinklers, don't water the driveway Deep roots save water - aerify this fall Set mowing height up; leave longer grass blades

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