A Century of Progress in Weed Control in Hardwood Seedbeds
South, D. B. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRSP-58. p.80-84. National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Association - 2008. 2009.
Weeds have existed in nurseries since before the time Bartram grew hardwoods during the 18th century. Hand weeding was the primary method of weed control during the first part of the 20th century. From 1931 to 1970, advances in chemistry increased the use of herbicides, and advances in engineering increased the reliance on machines for cultivation.
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Author(s): David B. South
Publication: National Nursery Proceedings - 2008
Event:
Southern Forest Nursery Association
2008 - Asheville, North Carolina