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LAWN sa GRASS sa GROUND COVER sa LAWN AERATION & DETHATCHING sa LAWN EDGING sa LAWN MOWER sa LAWN MOWER SHARPENING sa LAWN ORNAMENT sa LAWN ROLLER sa LAWN WATERING sa WEED CONTROL xx GRASS xx LANDSCAPING How to start a lawn from scratch. How to start a lawn from seed. A look at cool-season and warm-season grasses and step-by-step instructions to a fine lawn. A guide to fall lawn care. How to grow sod in paper plates to make patches for bare spots in a lawn. Directions to improve the appearance and health of your lawn. Includes tips on planting, fertilizing, mowing, etc. How to turn a starving lawn into a cover of green. The organic lawn. A look at frequently encountered diseases (fairy ring, dollar spot, fading-out, slime mold and snow mold), insects and weeds and control methods for each problem. Ten ways to make lawn care easier. Spring care for lawns. Instructions on how to build a good lawn starting with bare earth. How to seed a lawn in the autumn. Instant grass repair. How to replace worn areas of grass using purchased sod. How to fertilize, eliminate weeds and overseed your lawn in the spring. Suggestions for autumn renovation of your lawn. Tips on fertilizing and reseeding your lawn in September. A description of Zoysia grass, its attributes and where to consider it as a solution for lawn problems. How-to guide to a perfect lawn. Covers fertilizing, reseeding, the use of herbicides and mowing. How to keep lawn grasses alive with a minimum of water. How to lay a sod lawn. Yard and garden planner. Special section. Head start for spring lawns. How to rejuvenate your lawn in the fall to set the stage for spring growth. 1987 guide to lawn care. Quick and simple guidelines for choosing mowers, picking the right grass, watering, etc. Guide to having a better lawn with less work. Advice on selecting a mower, string trimmer, lawn sweeper, blower/vac, weeding, feeding, etc. Tip: Protect your lawn from snowplow deposits by covering with plastic where lawn meets street. How to restore your lawn. Looks at seeding, sodding and plugging techniques. Lawn care guide. Tips on grass zones, mowing, fertilizing, watering, and weed control. Five steps to a better lawn. How to have a healthy lawn all year long. Fall lawn care. Rake, aerate, fertilize, weed, and spot seed. Laying sod. Everything you need to know. Tip shows how to reseed a patch of lawn. An alternative to a grass lawn. Discusses the use of native grasses, wildflowers and shrubs. How to neutralize road salt and dog spots on a lawn. How to cut out damaged grass and cut a patch of sod that fits perfectly in its place. Removing sod in preparation for building a patio, starting a garden bed, etc. Several methods compared. Tip: Use cheesecloth as a mulch when reseeding bare spots in a lawn. Alternative lawn grasses that reduce water use and maintenance time. Chart details characteristics of 14 turfgrasses. Includes guidelines for evaluating lawn needs. Tips on adding white or Dutch clover to lawns. Tip describes how to use cheesecloth mulch when seeding small areas of new lawns. Advice on organic and biological alternatives to chemical lawn treatments. Small-scale lawn renovation in cool-season grass country. Insert describes renovating a warm-season lawn. Advice on growing grass under trees that have dense canopies. No more lawn-mower bag. Letting grass clippings fall on the lawn as its nourishment. Turn lawn into garden. Three ways to remove turf so you can put in a new planting bed. Tip on using thick mats of wet leaves to kill grass where a new flower bed is to be located. Advice on converting a lawn into a meadow. Seeding a lawn for keeps. Advice on selecting a good seed mixture and on proper soil preparation. Two tough tools for sod removal. How to use a sod hoe and spade. An explanation of the technique for removing sod from an area to be turned into a garden bed. Tip on raising grass in seedling flats for transplanting into dead spots in the lawn. How to handle your lawn in summer. Covers mowing, watering and controlling pests and diseases. Tips on building a bluegrass lawn that will last for years. What to do if your lawn has fusarium trouble. End-of-summer lawn care. Tips on patching sections of damaged lawns. How to plant a lawn of zoysia turfgrass. Steps to take during the fall to improve your grass during the following year. Advice on obtaining and maintaining a beautiful lawn. A look at new varieties of superior grass seeds and the basics on how to plant a new lawn. Tips on getting rid of fairy ring in a lawn. Putting the lawn to bed for the winter. Covers dethatching, aerating, overseeding, watering and fertilizing. Fall lawn care checklist and tips. How to avoid water quality impact from pesticide and fertilizer use in the home landscape. Tips on easy ways to reduce the need for lawn chemicals. How to reduce or eliminate the use of the most toxic chemicals and still have a weed-free lawn. Choosing a grass seed. Simple seeding and lawn-care tips. Advice on the correct method for applying lawn fertilizer. Gardening opportunities for the autumn season. (1) Cool-season vegetables. (2) Starting a compost pile. (3) Flower garden maintenance. (4) Lawn care. Natural lawn care. Lawn care ideas which require less energy and chemicals to control bugs, weeds, provide nutrients, etc. Turning a lawn area into a garden area without breaking your back. Using newspaper and mulch to kill and decompose the grass. Spring fertilizing requirements for turf grasses listed. How to start a lawn in the heat of summer. Advice on adding lime to a lawn. Lawn alternatives. A summary of ground covers, the use of pavers, garden beds, native grasses, wildflowers, trees and shrubs, and mulch. Patching your lawn. How to diagnose grass ailments and fix them. Advice from experts who care for high-profile lawns on how they do it. Low-maintenance turf. A look at four grasses that grow at slow to moderate rates, require less irrigation and minimal fertilizer. Vernacular landscaping. How to select and install a no-mow lawn. Tips on practical, ecologically sound options for the lawn. The original lawn mower. Tips on using a sheep or two to keep a large lawn maintained. Greener than grass. Reinventing the lawn for North America. Advice from the turf trial grounds at Oregon State University. Herbal lawns. How to add herbs to an existing lawn or start a new herbal lawn. Sixteen herbs listed that can be interplanted with cool-season lawn grasses, will tolerate weekly mowing and survive below-zero winters. Also describes how to make a chamomile mini-lawn. Recipe for a "good-enough" lawn. Caring for a high-traffic lawn. Advice from a lawncare professional. Turf tips from the pros. Four golf course caretakers reveal their secrets on creating magnificent lawns. Keeping your lawn disease-free. Photos show fungal diseases and give tips on spotting symptoms. How to make the grass greener. Tips on spot-patching a lawn, sodding a new lawn, etc. Tips for greener grass. In search of the perfect lawn. Spring care tips for a healthy, lush lawn. Rejuvenate a tired lawn. Tips on patching, repairing, thatch removal, feeding, and watering. A fresh start. The two ways (seed or sod) to create a brand new lawn are compared. Spring tips for servicing your lawn. Looks at thatch, mowing, weed control and problem patches. A simple, three step plan for renovating your lawn. A guide to spring lawn care. How to start a successful spring lawn. A drag made from scrap lumber is used to level a new lawn before planting seed. Seven steps to a successful lawn. Lawn logic. An intelligent approach to grasses to minimize the amount of gardening time and resources they demand. Looks at drought-tolerant grasses, use of clover, lawn alternatives, etc. Laying sod. Step-by-step instructions. Tips on caring for a lawn of centipede grass (Eremochloa ophiuroides). Elements of design. Lawns and groundcovers. Step-by-step guide to seeding a new lawn. Creative mowing turns a grassy meadow into a delightful labyrinth (60x72-ft.). Eight common lawn grass pests and diseases identified and their control. Step-by-step guide to seeding a new lawn. Leveling a lawn. How to raise low spots by adding soil to the ground beneath existing sod. How to build a good lawn. Six steps to rejuvenating your lawn. How to grow grass tough enough to survive the abuse of backyard athletes. How to operate a successful lawn care service. Ecological lawn care. Tips on raising a beautiful lawn using organic lawn-care methods. Fall guide to planting the garden, lawn and orchard. A guide to creating ornamental lawns and flower beds that are appropriate for Victorian houses. Includes a guide to "carpet-bedding" plants. Common sense practices that will let you cut the grass without damaging the landscape. How to create and maintain a natural lawn. Lawn alternatives for the west that are low in water requirements and carefree. Lawns in herbs. Inventive California gardeners describe herbal alternatives to energy-eating turf. How to have a weed free lawn. Raising a buffalo grass lawn. Renovate an existing lawn. Covers patching small areas and renovating large areas that are weedy and heavily thatched. A guide to new varieties of grasses for cool and warm seasons and the transitional zone. Ten steps to a healthy lawn. A guide to slow-growing lawns with low mowing requirements. How to restore a lawn using low-water grasses. Covers evaluating damage, overseeding, lawn repair with plugs, reseeding and sodding. Organic lawn care. How to have a beautiful lawn without chemicals. Tips on feeding and dethatching a zoysia lawn. An explanation what terms on a box of grass seed mean. Plant a low-maintenance lawn. A guide to grasses the require less mowing and watering. Tips on how to make an established lawn less work. Six simple steps for growing a great lawn organically. How to restore brown spots on a lawn that were caused by dog urine and snow-melting salts. A guide to the grasses that grow best where you live. Includes three ways to reduce turf maintenance chores. The right grass equals a great lawn. How to select the correct grass seed for your region of the country. Reduce weeds in lawn through correct watering, mowing, flame weeding, and applying a corn gluten weed control. What to feed a hungry organic lawn. Six secrets to having a beautiful lawn without chemical fertilizers. Grass-mowing fertilizer factories. How to keep your lawn cut and your flowers and food crops fertilized by using sheep. Organic answers to 10 common lawn-care questions. Lawn care advice for each of the USDA zones. Tip recommends mulching lawns with grass clippings. Healthy grass, safe lawn. Eight ways to have a beautiful organic lawn that is safe for people and wildlife. A lawn without turf. Replace your ordinary sod with plants that are naturally beautiful, attract wildlife, and need a minimum of mowing. Renovating and caring for your lawn. Vinyl-coated stones accent, even replace, lawns. What to do now for a better lawn next summer. Fall lawn care tips. Tip: Make a pair of "foot stompers" to tamp grass seed lightly into the soil. Common-sense lawn care tips. Natural lawn care. Reducing the use of synthetic chemicals to improve your lawn. Keep your yard neat without really trying. Easy-care lawn. A look at new lo-mow grass seed and efficient root-zone irrigation methods. How to grow a super-green lawn. The key to tough turf is knowing your grass. Grass roots ecology. How to maintain your lawn with less water, fewer chemicals, and less mowing. Lawn care safety. Advice on using herbicides and pesticides for a lush lawn. Renovate your lawn. Three degrees of lawn renovation are discussed (patching, overseeding, or starting over). Rebuild your lawn during the fall. How to plant and care for a chamomile lawn. Tips on what to do if your lawn goes dead in the drought. Photo shows a lawn planted in the openings of concrete blocks. Looks like a lawn, but it can be driven on with a car. Good for driveway or extra parking. A look at alternatives to planting a lawn. Includes use of stones, ground covers, wooden entry pads and deck, and masonry paving. A look at drought-tolerant grasses, tall fescues and high-elevation grasses that can be planted to replace a drought-killed lawn. Includes instructions on how to remove dead turf from an existing lawn. A look at subtropical grasses that are drought-tolerant. How to start a dichondra lawn. Two new quick-lawn ideas: seed-on-paper, and sod-on-mesh. Tips on how to fill in a lawn's bare spot. Tips: How to reseed bare spots in a lawn and how to make patches with sod. How to control spotted spurge in a lawn. A look at six climate-sensible lawn grasses for the West. Step-by-step instructions for putting in a sod lawn. Small lawns make great sense, need less water and take less time to maintain. How to shrink (or get rid of) your present lawn and still have a beautiful landscape. Serious questions raised about the viability of natural grass lawns anywhere west of the 100th meridian. Looks at water requirements, alternatives to lawns, ground covers, etc. Give new life to your drought-damaged lawn by replanting. How to replace a water-hungry lawn in just 5 months with drought-tolerant plants that use less water and provide more color. A ten-step program to mowing, watering and feeding a lawn. Supergrasses. Advice on selecting and planting new problem-solving lawn grasses. Cutting grass. Advice from a yard-care professional will make a big improvement in the look of your lawn. Tips on spring lawn care. | |||||||||
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