The Organic Lawn Care Manual: A Natural, Low-Maintenance System for a Beautiful, Safe LawnCreate a gorgeous lawn that is free of harsh chemicals. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to grow and maintain a thriving lawn using organic gardening methods. With expert advice on planting the best grass varieties, nourishing the soil, watering, fighting weeds, and sustainable maintenance, Paul Tukey helps you create a luscious and inviting lawn that is pesticide-free and safe for your children and pets. |
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... dethatched. The work is substantial, but worth it. Behind the house, around the deck where we barbecue, I mow a broad path once a month at most so we can freely walk to other areas of the property. Farther out from the paths, I mow just ...
... dethatched. The work is substantial, but worth it. Behind the house, around the deck where we barbecue, I mow a broad path once a month at most so we can freely walk to other areas of the property. Farther out from the paths, I mow just ...
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Contents
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3 Building Good Soil | 32 |
4 Grass Is Grass Is Grass? | 48 |
5 Starting Off Right | 72 |
10 Dealing with Thugs | 198 |
11 Mowing and Maintenance | 214 |
12 The Nearly NoMow Lawn | 234 |
Playing on the Lawn | 252 |
Glossary | 257 |
Recommended Reading | 261 |
Resources | 262 |
Acknowledgments | 264 |
6 Get Your Lawn Off Drugs | 104 |
7 Changing Your Lawns Diet | 122 |
8 Watering Dews and Donts | 146 |
9 Listening to Your Weeds | 168 |
Index | 265 |
Other Storey Titles You Will Enjoy | 272 |
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