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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:22:51 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Platinum TE Paspalum now available for golf courses</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:22:51 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[NAPLES, Fla. -- Platinum TE, the latest paspalum turfgrass from Turf Ecosystems, is now available for golf courses and other sports turfgrass venues. Developed by Ron R. Duncan, PhD, Platinum TE offers unparalleled true excellence in appearance and playability.
Platinum TE is designed to provide unprecedented aesthetics. It features a darker green color than other paspalum cultivars, resulting in superior striping capability. Plus, Platinum TE plays as great as it looks. Its fine leaf blade and tight internode spacing create a very compact canopy surface that provides exceptional ball set up and puttability. Even in low light intensity conditions, it has exhibited superior growth performance and sustainability, making it ideal for areas with persistent cloudy or rainy climatic patterns and reduced light quality.
In addition to its exceptional appearance and playability, Platinum TE offers important maintenance benefits. With proper management, this turfgrass exhibits high salt tolerance and excellent foliar disease resistance. Platinum TE establishes rapidly from sprigs and aggressively grows in from surface stolons. In response to day length/photoperiod changes or environmental stress exposure, this turfgrass shows minimal seed head exertion. A versatile turfgrass, Platinum TE tolerates a wide range of mowing heights (0.070 to 1.500 inches), making it a perfect choice for any area on a golf course or sports turfgrass venue.
&ldquo;By selecting Platinum TE, golf courses are now able to install wall-to-wall turfgrass that&rsquo;s a genetically improved step above all other paspalum cultivars,&rdquo; said Turf Ecosystems Vice President Ron R. Duncan, PhD. &ldquo;Like other turfgrass cultivars that we develop at Turf Ecosystems, Platinum TE is designed to provide our customers a new level of performance and maintenance benefits.&rdquo;
Turf Ecosytems offers a user-friendly Platinum TE Nursery Program guided by environmentally sustainable standards to ensure genetic purity and unparalleled grassing experiences for the customer. Direct consultation with Dr. Duncan is available on all aspects of the Platinum TE experience including irrigation water challenges and site-specific management programs.
Phillip Jennings Turf Farms has signed on as the first licensee grower of Platinum TE and the exclusive distributor for international orders. Located in Soperton, Georgia, Phillip Jennings Turf produces over 13 different varieties of turfgrass, including Platinum TE. With more than 3,000 acres of turf, the company has distinguished itself as an industry leader. 
Through research and science, Turf Ecosystems develops and manages new turfgrass cultivars and maintenance products that are better-suited to both performance expectations and environmental limitations. Under direction of its vice president, Ron R. Duncan, PhD, the Florida-based company offers a full range of turfgrass and irrigation water management services, including scientific research; new cultivar development; site assessment; treatment and long-term environmental sustainability strategies for recreational turfgrass; management of seashore paspalum installations; and general consulting for turfgrass and water issues.
Turf Ecosystem&rsquo;s focus on global environmental stewardship has led to the effective ecosystem management of alternative irrigation sources for recreational turfgrass, including recycled or reclaimed water, stormwater, brackish water and blended water containing variable salinity levels. A former professor of Crop and Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia, Dr. Duncan is developing revolutionary turfgrass cultivars at Turf Ecosystems, including Platinum TE. This paspalum turfgrass offers golf courses and other sports venues unparalleled playability and cosmetic appearance. ]]></description>
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	<title>Landscape Architecture</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:33:21 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Landscape architecture is the design of outdoor space using the compositional elements of vegetation, landform, water and structures such as walls, seating, lighting, steps etc. The U.S.A. is a large country with varied geographical resources presenting opportunities to landscape architects to improvise with and accommodate these resources. Even though there is minimal threat to natural habitats the growing urbanization and moving population is encouraging construction and designing of neighborhood parks or playgrounds. These are relatively small but of intensive use for education, health and recreation purposes. The first American professional landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead Sr. was responsible for construction of the new Central Park (NY) in 1857. The project was resumed after the Civil War along with new ones in Brooklyn, N.Y.; New Britain, Connecticut; San Francisco, California; Chicago, Illinois and across America. With the success of these ventures and the growing popularity of constructed park cemeteries, the landscape gardener was beginning to be referred to as a landscape architect. Schools and colleges across the country pitched in, offering professional degrees in landscape architecture to budding landscape architects. Landscape architecture is now recognized by the International Labor Organization and is represented by the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA). The landscape architect is not a lonely figure. They have the backing of professional associations and a wide spectrum of projects ranging from roads, reservoirs, river reclamation, forests, housing development projects, industrial estates, rapid urbanization and other projects. If one is thinking of becoming a landscape architect, one needs to have a creative flair and appreciation for nature in all its forms. Along with this is needed an analytical mind to design, manage, preserve and rehabilitate cities into functional and aesthetically pleasing entities. Whether working for a firm or being self-employed, the increasing demand for designed outdoor spaces is turning landscape architecture into a challenging profession.]]></description>
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	<title>Global Warming: Global Devastation</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:32:45 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[It appears that since 1750 the planet has been gradually warming. This is now thought to be due to human activity - caused by man alone. Amazingly there are still people who doubt that global warming either exists or is caused by man. They insist that such events are &ldquo;only circumstantial&rdquo;. They claim that temperatures go up and down and that greenhouse gas levels are much the same. Estimates suggest that summer temperatures in the U.K. could rise by up to five degrees centigrade in the southeast of England. This is predicted by the year 2080 and has been supported by a scientific panel of 2,500 scientists appointed by the United Nations. Areas in sub-Saharan African and parts of the Mediterranean would be even more dry with episodes of droughts. The effect of global warming will be also that of increasing storms and rainfall and this will be increased in the winter months, especially in Northern Europe. Many parts of Britain already have very little snow fall and it is thought that snow would be a thing of the past in Britain by 2080. In tropical regions, that already suffer from hurricanes and cyclones, it is thought that these will increase in frequency and intensity. The effect of global warming is also that of increasing sea levels as the polar ice caps melt. Areas such as Bangladesh, which is low lying, plus areas of the African coast would be flooded repeatedly if sea levels rose. It is predicted that it may rise by up to 17 inches in some parts. This would lead to some parts of the world being uninhabitable.]]></description>
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	<title>Low Voltage Landscape Lighting - Light Your Landscape With Less Power</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for an energy efficient way to add light to your landscaping? Consider all the benefits that low voltage landscape lighting can offer to your home. Low voltage landscape lighting is very energy efficient. Generally requiring only 12 volts, much less than regular outdoor lighting which is around 120 volts, it does not require as much energy to burn during the night. The savings will be apparent on your electric bill. Timers can even be installed to cause the lights to come on automatically at dusk and to shut off automatically at dawn. Sensors can also be installed on path lights that cause the lighting to come on only when motion is detected. Another option you may consider in low voltage landscape lighting is solar powered. This type is actually &ldquo;no voltage&rdquo; since the energy it uses comes from the sun and not your home&rsquo;s electricity source. Low voltage landscape lighting is less expensive. In addition to energy efficiency, the installation and maintenance costs are lower as well. The one disadvantage to this type of lighting, as well as solar powered lights, is that it is not as bright as the high voltage lights. However, the light that is emitted is sufficient for accenting landscapes and for lighting a pathway. Low voltage landscape lighting is easy to install. The wiring is lightweight and does not need to be buried very deep. The most common choices are path lights and lamps, and landscape lighting kits can even be purchased to make installation even easier. To learn more about landscape lighting kits, visit this website: http://www.home-lighting-depot.com/landscape_lighting_kits.html.]]></description>
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	<title>Landscape Design</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:31:40 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Landscape design is an important aspect of designing your property. If you have land surrounding your house, you can plan and design a beautiful landscape to give you extra living space or add aesthetics to the building. Landscape design can be done for homes, public places and corporate establishments. A well-designed landscape can enhance the value of the property. Before going in for landscape design, plan and work out the design in detail. If you can visualize your plan using software, it can give you a good idea of how the landscape will look. The landscape should merge well with the building around it. You can use a formal style, informal style, English garden, or an Oriental or woodland look, depending on the architecture and look of the main building. Then prioritize what functional this landscape design should serve. It can be a new area for play or leisure, to block sun, wind or street noises, or to improve the look of the property. Analyze your site to see how you can implement your ideas. Decide on the plants, statues, steps and lighting you will need. Finally, see that your plan matches the climate of the area as well as your budget. Looking into all the details beforehand can save you lots of effort and money in trying out various ideas. If you cannot handle this task on your own, you could hire a landscape designer. Or, if you have enough interest in the subject, you could learn all the tactics in a landscape designing course. On the Internet there is vast information on landscape designing available, if you want to put in the time and effort. There are lots of forums and associations of landscape design that have come up to bring together people to share views and experiences on landscape designs. Whatever way you go, it is better to go in for such a plan that involves minimal use of pesticides in the long run and does not require a great deal of maintenance.]]></description>
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