Push Reel Mowers
Push reel mowers are undergoing a revival in popularity. Not only are they friendly to the environment (no air or noise pollution), they are also inexpensive to purchase and operate (no fuel), and many people find them an enjoyable form of ... [... more]
Gardening Talk |
Slime Mold: The Blob on the Lawn
GardenLine / Yard & Garden / Slime Mold: The Blob on the Lawn After an extended period of heavy rain an organism known as Slime Mold (Mucilago sp., Physarum sp., Fuligo sp.) may appear in your lawn. Slime mold takes many forms. The most common ... [... more]
University of Saskatchewan |
Garish Gardens Outlandish Lawns: A Celebration of ...
 WILDLY HUMOROUS, AN UNEXPECTED TREASURE BOOK: I EXPECTED IT TO BE FUNNY BUT THE STORIES WERE A REAL SUPRISE. THE TEXAS TORNADO, THE MAN WITH THE BEDS WERE MY FAVORITE. THIS BOOK WOULD BE A GREAT PRESENT FOR ANYONE STARTING THEIR OWN GARDEN. Kind of fun, [... more]
CDN$16.00
Amazon CA |
The Lawn Bible: How to Keep It Green, Groomed, and ...
The Lawn Bible: I love this book. I've shared it with friends and neighbors who now have to have their own copy. It's a wonderful gift for anyone who has a lawn or dreams of having a lawn one day. As a new home owner I'm going to follow the [... more]
CDN$24.95
Amazon CA |
The Lawn and Garden Owner's Manual: What to Do and When ...
From Amazon.com: Full of useful information on refreshing tired-out lawns and gardens, The Lawn and Garden Owner's Manual is a terrific, comprehensive guide to ongoing care and maintenance of those long-suffering lawns, fruit trees, and ornamental [... more]
CDN$24.95
Amazon CA |
Lawn Care For Dummies
From Amazon.com: If your neighbors' lawn always resembles a beautiful green carpet while yours looks like something that would cost Tiger Woods several shots, you could use some practical help. Trust the Dummies folks--you really can have a great lawn [... more]
CDN$23.99
Amazon CA |
Scotts Lawns: Your Guide to a Beautiful Yard
Scotts: I found this book very useful. I am new to the wonderful world of lawn care. This book was very helpful for new people as well as vets. I was a little disappointed that there where no reference to Canadian climates but I guess the Northern States [... more]
CDN$27.06
Amazon CA |
All About Lawns
Your Guide to Growing Grass Anywhere in America: You would think grass was the easiest thing in the world to grow. That is until you actually own your own house and you realize that this whole grass growing thing is not exactly a picnic in the sun. Not [... more]
CDN$16.95
Amazon CA |
Springing For A New Lawn
So you've decided to spring for a new lawn. Ideally, the best time for planting turf grass is fall since there are less watering and weed problems. But, if you simply cannot wait, then a spring lawn it is! First you need to eliminate the existing ... [... more]
Suite101 |
Grasses and Lawns
The way I see it, lawns are little more than manipulated meadows. I mean REALLY. Does this make sense? You feed and water the lawn so it GROWS and then what do you do? You cut it down! Over and over, all season long. Make it grow, cut it down, ... [... more]
Suite101 |
Lawn Mowing
Some ideas and suggestions for mowing your lawn. Mistakes to avoid and good habits to incorporate into your lawn care routine. OK. I figure that we are all into the season of lawn mowing, right? You have probably already mowed your lawn at least ... [... more]
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Lawn Renovation: Know your weeds
Lawn renovation as an alternative to new lawn installation. This is the first in a series of articles focusing on the different activities involved in renewing a tired out lawn. Is your lawn looking a little sad these days? Do you see bare ... [... more]
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