Lawn Moss: Friend or Foe?
There are thousands of species of moss worldwide. These very simple plants lack the typical leaf, shoot, root, and seed-forming systems of most higher plants; however, they are some of the hardiest living organisms on the planet (Figure 1). Lawn ... [... more]
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How do I know if My Lawn Needs Fertilizer
Authors: David Chalmers, Extension Agronomist, Virginia Tech; Marc Aveni, Extension Agent, Prince William County; and Frank Reilly, Extension Associate, King George County The best way to determine if your lawn requires certain plant nutrients is ... [... more]
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Sodding a Lawn
A satisfactory home lawn can be obtained from seeding or sodding. However, there are a number of significant advantages to sodding a lawn. The advantages of sodding include: (1) an instant green lawn, (2) elimination of the initial weed problem, ... [... more]
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Maintaining Lawns
The first step toward having a beautiful, sustainable lawn is to select a turfgrass variety adapted for your area. The next step is proper establishment. A quality turfgrass variety properly established is easier to maintain and enjoy. Important ... [... more]
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John Deere Landscaping & Lawn Care: The Complete Guide ...
 Book Description: Provides practical and accessible projects that homeowners can accomplish in a weekend. Creating a comfortable, attractive, and safe outdoor living space is an essential part of home ownership. While homeowners take great responsibility [... more]
$19.99
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Mildew Disease of Lawns
Powdery mildew of bluegrass is a common lawn disease some years, particularly in fall. It is easy to identify because of the white powdery fungal growth that covers the grass blades. Shady lawns, or turf areas on the north side of houses, are ... [... more]
North Dakota State University |
Aerating Your Lawn
Authors:Marc Aveni, Extension Agent, Prince William County; and David Chalmers, Extension Agronomist, Virginia Tech Lawn aeration involves the removal of small soil plugs or cores out of the lawn. Although hand aerators are available, most ... [... more]
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Suburban Safari: A Year on the Lawn
Amazon.com Review: When science writer Hannah Holmes decided to spend a year studying the inhabitants of her 0.2-acre patch of ground in suburban Portland, Maine, she went about the task with an ecologist's enthusiasm and a scientist's compulsive eye for [... more]
$14.95
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Establishing Lawns
Producing quality lawns in Virginia can be challenging. Geographically, Virginia is located in what is known as the transition zone for turfgrasses. This means the climate can be hostile to both cool-season grasses (Kentucky bluegrass, tall ... [... more]
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Minnesota Lawn Guide
The Minnesota Lawn Guide takes the mystery out of lawn care and maintenance. The book describes how to properly plant, fertilize and water as well as recommendations on how to address the inevitable lawn problems. [... more]
$9.85 (Save 24%)
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Lawns (Waterproof Books)
Excellent: This is an excellent, brief, but comprehensive book on lawns and lawn care. It covers numerous helpful topics, and in more detail than the other books I have. It's well written, well organized, and has lots of helpful and useful tips. As a new [... more]
$9.95
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Lawn Geek: Tips and Tricks for the Ultimate Turf From ...
Lawn Geek: Tips and Tricks for the Ultimate Turf From the Guru of Grass: Excellent and very informative read. One of the best in the lawn care book market today. LAWN GEEK is packed with tips and perfect for any public library strong in home and garden [... more]
$15.00
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