Compost-based erosion and sediment control demonstrations
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The overview of some compost based erosion and sediment control demonstrations are provided. The Georgian Green Industry and the Georgian Composting Association teamed up with other stakeholders, regulators, architects, and engineering outreach service to carry out field demonstrations of the best management practices.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2003
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Evaluating composted biosolids as a putting green mix
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A comparison is presented on three root zone mixes, two of which include composted biosolids, for usage in golf course putting green treatments. The mixes containing biosolids were found to have lower water holding capacity, greater infiltration rates, and lower quality and color ratings than the mix containing peat.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2001
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Containerized perennials make good use of compost
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Tests at the University of Florida demonstrate that compost media produces equal or better growth in perennials than peat when used as a substrate. Test plants included Bolivian sunset, Mexican heather, Brazilian plume, golden globe and golden shrimp plant.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2001
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