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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... mulch, require far less maintenance than turf in the long run. Many shrubs, which offer varied points of interest throughout the different seasons, can grow for years with little attention once established. Even if you want to stick ...
... mulch, require far less maintenance than turf in the long run. Many shrubs, which offer varied points of interest throughout the different seasons, can grow for years with little attention once established. Even if you want to stick ...
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... mulch, rather than watch a patch of sun-loving lawn grass struggle to survive. Remember: not all bare ground needs to be covered by grass, especially if the site isn't conducive to it. Although this is a book celebrating lawns, I ...
... mulch, rather than watch a patch of sun-loving lawn grass struggle to survive. Remember: not all bare ground needs to be covered by grass, especially if the site isn't conducive to it. Although this is a book celebrating lawns, I ...
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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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