Lawns: Quick and Easy Grasses and Groundcovers (Black & Decker Outdoor Home)

Lawns: Quick and Easy Grasses and Groundcovers helps homeowners achieve the lush green lawns they desire. The book guides readers through each decision regarding the care and treatment of their lawns, and even covers installation of new lawns. From evaluating whether to renovate or redesign a failing lawn to assessing options for pest control, this book provides information and guidance for every aspect of lawn care and repair.

Highlights: Offers a comprehensive guide for homeowners at all levels of experience. Includes extensive lawn care information for both the do-it-yourself gardening pro and the average homeowner. Provides expert advice for when and how to select and hire a professional lawn and garden service. Introduces readers to a wide array of turf grasses, groundcovers, and lawn treatments for special conditions, such as small urban lawns. Offers detailed guidance for lawn installation. Covers maintenance, including mowing, watering, aerating, de-thatching, and prevention and control of weeds and diseases. Covers repairs, including reseeding, installing sod, and plugging a lawn. Covers equipment installation, including irrigation systems and landscape lighting. Contains the most up-to-date horticultural information, and climate maps that address issues of importance to homeowners in each climate. Includes a 25-page encyclopedia of grasses and lawn covers and handy metric and Celsius conversion charts.