Alex Muncy was still an apprentice at STIHL Inc. when the company enlisted him in revamping an automated packaging process. The package would contain the outdoor power equipment manufacturer’s signature trimmer line, the colorful cord used to give lawns a precise, neat appearance. The goal: satisfy the customer while cutting production costs. Muncy’s team developed a concept, designed the packa...

The conversion of grass lawns to xeriscape has become more prevalent in the desert Southwest, including here in the Las Vegas Valley. The purpose of this thesis was to determine whether the conversion of residential landscapes from grass lawn to xeriscape influences the property value of a home. This case study involved the comparison of property values for residential homes that had participat...

The purpose of this study was to examine the vegetation dynamics various lawn grass species in city Apatity, Murmansk region, when exposed anthropogenic and atmospheric pollution impacts. dust concentration air recorded, its mineralogical analysis carried out, development types under load studied. Cases exceeding MPC particles were recorded. Nepheline grains found samples, which is indicative m...

The American landscape is well defined by the presence of turfgrass. To maintain lush, green carpet, irrigation, fertilizer, and other necessary inputs are required. When these excessively applied, which not uncommon, they harmful to natural environment. mitigate potential adverse impacts, local state governments interested in policies that incentivize homeowners their lawns sustainably. But th...