Ortho's All About Lawns

Ortho's All About Lawns
Ortho Books
Meredith, 2005. 128 pgs. Nonfiction

If the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, then look no further than Ortho’s All About Lawns. Now Ortho does suggest you plan ahead for a patch of green you can be proud of…sigh. However, if your spring has sprung and your lawn finds itself in the summer depths of dandelion despair, then check-out Orthos’s trouble-shooting tips – because it’s not over ‘till the snow hits. You’ll find easy care instructions for all types of grass, up-to-date tips on tools and techniques and watering guides for the Utah climate. I learned about the benefits of core aeration. And if that gorgeous golf-course worthy look just isn’t for you, then there’s even a lawn created from hardy, wildflower varieties—pretty as a picture and low-maintenance to boot. The guide is easy to navigate, has great photos of the good, the bad and the ugly--as well as a very useful index.

And if chemicals and pesticides are four letter words, than go green the all-natural way with The Organic Lawn Care Manual. You’ll find out how to pick grasses that thrive in the current region and how to have a safe, pesticide-free lawn for the kids and pets to romp on all the live-long day. You can learn how to spruce up a sparse yard or how to start from scratch. Included are natural plant foods, composting tips and the pros and cons of roto-tilling. So let’s all green up, if your neighbor doesn’t thank-you, the community will.

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