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Podcast: The Urbanist
Episode: Grass Lawns and Foxtail's Deadly Danger to Dogs
Description: Summertime gets us thinking about whole bunch of stuff, including grass. In cities across North America, grass yards are often a symbol of wealth and success and in many areas have a cult status. But what are some of the pros and cons of covering land in a plant monoculture? What happens when deadly grasses like foxtail invade? And is it true that in the right conditions synthetic turf can melt?We discuss all of these questions and more in this episode. While look forward to you listening, if you are a dog or outside cat owner...