Tips & Traps for Growing and Maintaining the Perfect Lawn

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0071487336 · 9780071487337
Choosing and installing an irrigation systemCreating a lawn from seed and sodUnderstanding and preparing soilLawn diseases and insect pestsWatering, fertilizing, and weeding
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

FOREWORD

Chapter 1: Planning for the Greenest Grass

Chapter 2: Climate Considerations and Turf Types

Chapter 3: Understanding and Preparing Soils

Chapter 4: Irrigation and Watering Practices

Chapter 5: Creating Lawn From Seed

Chapter 6: Creating Lawn From Sod

Chapter 7: Watering and Erosion

Chapter 8: Watering and Erosion

Chapter 9: Mowing and Maintenance

Chapter 10: Aeration and Dethatching

Chapter 11: Weeds in the Lawn

Chapter 12: Pest Management for Turfgrass

APPENDIX A: THE BASICS -- SOIL, WATER AND GRASS

APPENDIX B: CONSTRUCTION TIPS

APPENDIX C: COMPOST AND MULCH TIPS

APPENDIX D: PESTS

INDEX

  • Choosing and installing an irrigation system
  • Creating a lawn from seed and sod
  • Understanding and preparing soil
  • Lawn diseases and insect pests
  • Watering, fertilizing, and weeding