American Green, Ted Steinberg's witty exposé of this bizarre phenomenon, traces the history of the lawn from its explosion in the postwar suburban community of Levittown to the present love affair with turf colorants, leaf blowers, and ...
Explains how to make a lawn safe and environmentally friendly using organic methods, and how to pick the best grass for each climate and sunlight situation.
This handbook provides a host of tips, information, advice, and discuses important facets of lawn care that includes: the basics of soil; watering techniques; aeration and its benefits; mowing; problem areas and how to address them; proper ...
Open the book and find: Tips for mowing your lawn to the perfect height How and how much to water your lawn Which nutrients your lawn needs Easy and safe ways to fertilize your lawn
In this book, Howard Garrett, the renowned “Dirt Doctor,” takes you step-by-step through creating and maintaining turf organically. He begins with the soil, showing you how to establish a healthy habitat for grass.
Contains information on all aspects of lawn care including preparation of the ground for starting a new lawn, lawn fertilization, mowing, thatching, and chemical and natural weed control.
In her comprehensive history of this uniquely American obsession, Virginia Scott Jenkins traces the origin of the front lawn aesthetic, the development of the lawn-care industry, its environmental impact, and modern as well as historic ...
"I would recommend this book to anyone starting a new lawn or improving an existing one." Kevin N. Morris, Director, National Turfgrass Evaluation Program "This is the one book you should have, keep handy, and use often!
Equip yourself with knowledge about lawn equipment. From understanding the right mower for your garden to the use of sprayers and spreaders, this guide leaves no stone unturned. Looking to install a new lawn?
Regardless of how much you spend on landscaping, plants and accents, without a beautiful lawn to complete the picture your home will be missing an important ingredient.