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Turfgrass and Lawn Management

What looks like black plastic growing on my greens?

Algae grow wherever there is visible water, sunshine, and nutrients. When the algae dry, it forms that black, hard mat. Prevent algae growth by improving the drainage in the green by aerating or installing French drains.

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