You're no idiot, of course. You know that grass needs sun and water and care. So why does your house appear to be sitting in the middle of the Dust Bowl? Don't call the Astroturf salesman yet; help is on the way! The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Beautiful Lawn is your one-stop reference for creating the lawn of your dreams! Here you'll learn about the parts of the grass plant, the best ways to start a new lawn, proper soil care--and even the art of baseball stadium--quality lawn mowing. Author Maureen Gilmer walks you through every aspect of turf care, from proper watering to integrating a sports court onto your lawn. No stone is left unturned in this comprehensive, fun, and infinitely useful guide. Here's what you get:
This book was written with these things in mind, I guiding every lawn care enthusiast through the steps needed to continue caring for a lawn without letting the concerns that develop because of unnatural products overwhelm you or your lawn. The keys to organic lawn care, starting with how to create a low-maintenance lawn, are laid out in great detail in this book, providing the essential information you need to enjoy your yard while not endangering the environment, your pets, or your children. You will learn how to keep your lawn healthy with the right soil, seed, sod, and feed without using any chemically enhanced products and how you can start caring for your lawn by mowing, watering, fertilizing, edging, and trimming with organic fertilizers and tools. Finally, learn how to change your existing lawn so that it is both environmentally sound and just as beautiful as it has always been. The final step in the process will show you how to deal with pests, disease, and weeds in your lawn organically. --Book Jacket.
This guide provides weed identification and control information that turfgrass professionals can use to develop effective weed control programs for golf courses, athletic fields, sod farms, lawns, and other turfgrass systems. The recommendations apply to the majority of the United States, with input from experts in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Formerly Purdue Extension publication AY-336.
"The first truly Australian lawn guide designed specifically for our unique conditions. This practical, comprehensive guide to installing, maintaining and getting the most out of your outdoor room is set with stunning photography." -- Publisher description.
If you enjoy the outdoors, love nature, or enjoy the smell of fresh cut grass, then a lawn care or landscaping business is your chance to rake in plenty of green. Your business can range from lawn maintenance to applying chemicals, trimming and shaping trees to designing landscapes for residential or commercial jobs. Everything you need to start a successful lawn care or landscaping business is in your hands. Start turning green grass into cold cash today!
Discover the secret to transforming your yard into the green oasis of your dreams with "The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Lawn Care." This comprehensive eBook is your go-to resource for mastering every aspect of lawn maintenance, from understanding your soil's unique properties to creating a year-round maintenance plan tailored to your climate. Start with the essentials in soil science to ensure your lawn's foundations are strong and healthy. Explore the benefits of aeration and learn the techniques that will breathe life into compacted ground. Master mowing techniques to avoid common pitfalls and achieve a perfectly manicured look. Dive into watering wisdom that adapts to seasonal changes, ensuring your lawn remains lush throughout the year. Unlock the secrets of effective nutrient management with easy-to-follow advice on selecting the right fertilizers and understanding the differences between organic and chemical options. Tackle pesky weeds and lawn pests head-on with proven strategies that balance efficacy with eco-friendliness. When it comes time to refresh or rebuild, seeding and sodding techniques provide the path to a vibrant new lawn. In drought-prone areas, discover grass varieties and water-saving practices that keep your lawn thriving even in challenging conditions. Plus, enhance your lawn's visual appeal with tips on edging and border creation, and learn about sustainable practices that contribute positively to the environment. With troubleshooting tips for common lawn problems and insights from professional landscapers, this guide offers practical solutions and inspirational success stories. Whether you're converting to sustainable lawn alternatives or incorporating innovative hardscapes, you'll find fresh ideas to elevate your outdoor space. "The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Lawn Care" empowers you to cultivate a lawn that is both beautiful and sustainable, promising a rewarding lawn care journey tailored to your personal needs and aspirations.
This manual presents the fundamentals of turf and landscape irrigation. Dealing with the design of permanently installed, automatic in operation, landscape irrigation systems, the author includes information on the basic elements of engineering a system, and also the detailed process of design and explanation of factors for consideration in each phase of system development. Example designs of residential, industrial and golf course systems are provided to cover the practical application of standard irrigation products and related requirements of design.