Author : Dan Yaccarino
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 36,66 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0375855742
When their family moves away and leaves them behind, a group of lawn ornaments sets out on a dangerous trek across the country to try to find them.
Author : Paul Tukey
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 18,43 MB
Release : 2007-01-31
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1603426795
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.
Author : Pam Penick
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 28,66 MB
Release : 2013-02-12
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1607743159
A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner. Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the anti-lawn movement is thriving, as today's eco-conscious consumers realize that their traditional lawns are water-hogging, chemical-ridden, maintenance-intensive burdens. Lawn Gone!, from award-winning gardening blogger Pam Penick, is the first basic introduction to low-water, easy-care lawn alternatives for beginning gardeners, written in a friendly style with an approachable package. It covers all the available time-saving options: alternative grasses, ground cover plants, artificial turf, hardscaping, mulch, and more. In addition, it includes step-by-step lawn-removal methods, strategies for dealing with neighbors and homeowner associations, and how to minimize your lawn if you're not ready to go all the way.
Author : Douglas Green
Publisher : Everything
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 26,19 MB
Release : 2001-03-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781580624879
Contains information on all aspects of lawn care including preparation of the ground for starting a new lawn, lawn fertilization, mowing, thatching, and chemical and natural weed control.
Author : Warren Schultz
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 14,7 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
"...a first choice for librarians who need current information on lawn grasses & their culture."-Library Journal
Author : Paul Robbins
Publisher : Temple University Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 29,77 MB
Release : 2007-06-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1592135803
For some people, their lawn is a source of pride, and for others, caring for their lawn is a chore. Yet for an increasing number of people, turf care is a cause of ecological anxiety. In Lawn People, author Paul Robbins, asks, "How did the needs of the grass come to be my own?" In his goal to get a clearer picture of why people and grasses do what they do, Robbins interviews homeowners about their lawns, and uses national surveys, analysis from aerial photographs, and economic data to determine what people really feel about-and how they treat-their lawns. Lawn People places the lawn in its ecological, economic, and social context. Robbins considers the attention we pay our turfgrass-the chemicals we use to grow lawns, the hazards of turf care to our urban ecology, and its potential impact on water quality and household health. He also shows how the ecology of cities creates certain kinds of citizens, deftly contrasting man's control of the lawn with the lawn's control of man. Lawn People provides an intriguing examination of nature's influence on landscape management and on the ecosystem.
Author : Craig Frazier
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 19,68 MB
Release : 2005-04-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780811848466
One day, Stanley sets out to mow his lawn. Up and back, up and back, there's only one way to do it...or is there? Renowned graphic designer and illustrator Craig Frazier has combined bold, dynamic illustrations with a simple story that celebrates the imagination and the art of looking at the world in your own way.
Author : Trey Rogers
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 11,40 MB
Release : 2007-03-06
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1101210869
Bow down to the “Sultan of Sod” (USA Today)—and achieve the lawn of your greenest dreams. Dubbed the “Lawn Geek” by USA Today, turf scientist Trey Rogers explains how to master the well-manicured look in all climates, from basic site preparation to mowing, fertilizing, irrigating, and of course, safe and effective pest management. Whether you’re faced with your first yard or are a long-time mower, you’ll find the Lawn Geek’s enthusiastic and humorous advice perfect for weeding out your deep-rooted fears and insecurities. Rogers will have you looking forward to spring—and a lush lawn that will become the envy of your neighbors.
Author : Gary Paulsen
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 42,4 MB
Release : 2009-03-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0553494651
One day I was 12 years old and broke. Then Grandma gave me Grandpa's old riding lawnmower. I set out to mow some lawns. More people wanted me to mow their lawns. And more and more. . . . One client was Arnold the stockbroker, who offered to teach me about "the beauty of capitalism. Supply and Demand. Diversify labor. Distribute the wealth." "Wealth?" I said. "It's groovy, man," said Arnold. If I'd known what was coming, I might have climbed on my mower and putted all the way home to hide in my room. But the lawn business grew and grew. So did my profits, which Arnold invested in many things. And one of them was Joey Pow the prizefighter. That's when my 12th summer got really interesting.
Author : D. G. Hessayon
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 26,47 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780903505482
In this jam-packed and revised edition, readers will learn how to recognize types of lawns, maintain excellent care, and diagnose and cure lawn troubles. The lawn care program and calendar continue to be reader favorites. Full-color illustrations.
