The Organic Lawn Care Manual : A Natural, Low-Maintenance System for a Beautiful, Safe Lawn

Tukey, a self-confessed mowing addict, answers the growing demand for organic grass with a comprehensive volume of natural lawncare information. Step by step, he takes readers through the many elements that work together to form a healthy, organic lawn.;Evaluate your lawn care needs -- Grass anatomy -- Building good soil -- Grass is grass is grass? -- Starting off right -- Get your lawn off drugs -- Changing your lawn's diet -- Watering dews and don'ts -- Listening to your weeds -- Dealing with thugs -- Mowing and maintenance -- The nearly no-mow lawn. In the modern suburban landscape, beautiful, green lawns are perhaps the most ubiquitous feature of all. It{u2019}s difficult to imagine a friendly neighborhood without broad, clean stretches of neatly shorn grass. More and more in recent years, those lawns are evolving into organic systems as homeowners {u2014} concerned about the long-term effects of chemicals on their children, their pets, and the environment {u2014} turn to natural methods to keep their yards healthy and inviting, and, yes, still green and lush, too. Paul Tukey, a self-confessed mowing addict, answers the growing demand for organic grass with a comprehensive volume of natural lawncare information. Step by step, he takes readers through the many elements that work together to form a healthy, organic lawn. Well-treated soil, fed properly with compost and natural fertilizers, is the foundation of every great lawn. Plant it with a grass cultivar matched properly to the climate and sunlight, nourish the soil and grass with the proper amount of water, and maintain the height with a good mower equipped with a sharp blade. A beautiful, naturally maintained lawn can be as simple as that. An organic, healthy lawn is the best defense against weeds and pests, but when unwanted visitors creep in, Tukey is ready with Weed and Thug ID Guides and advice on dispatching them naturally or learning to live with the benign offenders. Tukey also provides helpful advice for lawnkeepers making the transition from a synthetic to an organic lawn system. It{u2019}s all here {u2014} everything today{u2019}s homeowner needs to keep his lawn off drugs, and make it an inviting living and play area for the whole family Create 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. organic lawn;yard;safe yard;pesticide-free lawn;chemical-free lawn;reduce weeds;feed soil;suppress weeds;organic grass;lush grass;home;organic backyard;grass cultivars;best grass;ground covers;grass alternatives;healthy lawn