Synopses & Reviews
With this book, you'll find answers and see results.
* Seeding
* Fertilizing
* Mowing
* Watering
* Aerating
* Problem solving
* Equipment Myths
* Techniques
From the first name in lawns comes the last word on lawn care! Scotts Lawns brings you all the experience and insight of the nation's foremost experts on growing the perfect lawn. Here you'll find the secrets of success for your yard -- you'll have fewer weeds and greener grass -- all explained in easy-to-follow steps. You'll be amazed by how uncomplicated it is, and your neighbors will be asking you for your secrets.
Synopsis
Comprehensive guide on lawn-care activities published by the world's leading lawn authority.
Explains better ways to mow, weed, fertilize, troubleshoot, and treat for pests.
Includes information on buying or renting lawn-care equipment and other products.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Your dream lawn
Benefits of a lawn
How grass grows
Chapter 2: Fertilizing
Fertilizing digest
Fertilizing fundamentals
Fertilizer
Spreaders
Spreading how-to
The nutrients plants need
Turf topics: Annual lawn programs
Chapter 3: Watering
Watering digest
Lawn watering basics
Sprinklers &irrigation systems
Conserving water
Chapter 4: Mowing
Mowing digest
Making the cut
Lawn mowers
Finishing touches
Chapter 5: Managing thatch
Managing thatch digest
Dethatching
Aerating
Turf topics: Lawns in shade
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting digest
Dealing with pests
Using pest controls
Lawn detective
All about weeds
Controlling weeds
Weed profiles
All about insects
Controlling insects
Insect profiles
All about diseases
Disease profiles
Other problems
Chapter 7: Reviving your lawn
Reviving your lawn digest
Patching vs. renovating
Patching
Renovating
Chapter 8: Brand new lawn
Brand new lawn digest
The basics of a new lawn
Buying seed and sod
Evaluate the soil
Soil testing
Improving soil
Soil prep &seeding
Finishing the job
Sodding
Selecting the right grass
Grass profiles
Other turf grasses
Turf topics: What's good for the lawn is good for the environment
Resources
Index
Credits