Lawn Care For Dummies
Lawn Care For Dummies by Lance Walheim, published by Wiley on February 12, 1998, is a comprehensive guide designed to help readers achieve a well-maintained lawn. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The book offers practical advice on various aspects of lawn care, including design options, watering techniques, and effective pest management, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Readers will find detailed information on creating both low-maintenance and high-maintenance lawns, evaluating the benefits of starting a lawn from seed versus sod, and selecting the appropriate mower for different grass types. Additionally, the book addresses common challenges such as weeds and insects while also exploring alternatives to traditional lawns, like ground cover plants and outdoor living spaces. A color insert featuring photographs of diverse lawn types enhances the learning experience, providing visual context to the topics discussed.
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Only one thing is standing between you and a fabulous lawn: It’s called Lawn Care For Dummies. If you want a spiffy and well-coifed lawn (and not the overgrown, unruly one that people comment on when they pass by your house), you’ll find everything you need to know to help you make your lawn the most dazzling spectacle on the block.
Let authors Lance Walheim and the gardening experts at the National Gardening Association treat you and your yard to a megadose of lawn care information. In Lawn Care For Dummies, Walheim and the NGA give you the dirt on all the essentials, including how to
* Design a low-maintenance or a high-maintenance lawn
* Evaluate the pros and cons of planting a lawn from seed or starting one from sod
* Discover how often you need to water your lawn without under-watering it or waterlogging it
* Choose a mower that’s right for your grass type
* Deal effectively with wicked weeds and pesky insects
* Create alternative lawns, such as ground cover plants, decks, and patios
Lawn Care For Dummies also features a beautiful color insert with photos illustrating the various types of lawns found in yards across the world.
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