Author : Nigel Ruck
Publisher :
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 43,73 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Lawns
ISBN : 9780646559216
"The first truly Australian lawn guide designed specifically for our unique conditions. This practical, comprehensive guide to installing, maintaining and getting the most out of your outdoor room is set with stunning photography." -- Publisher description.
Author : Pam Penick
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 11,76 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 : Paul Boardway Tukey
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 30,29 MB
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1580176496
Explains how to make a lawn safe and environmentally friendly using organic methods, and how to pick the best grass for each climate and sunlight situation.
Author : Gary Paulsen
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 25,68 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 : Jonathan Evison
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 23,77 MB
Release : 2019-03-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1616209232
Recipient of the 2019 Alex Award “Mike Muñoz Is a Holden Caulfield for a New Millennium--a '10th-generation peasant with a Mexican last name, raised by a single mom on an Indian reservation' . . . Evison, as in his previous four novels, has a light touch and humorously guides the reader, this time through the minefield that is working-class America.” --The New York Times Book Review For Mike Muñoz, life has been a whole lot of waiting for something to happen. Not too many years out of high school and still doing menial work--and just fired from his latest gig as a lawn boy on a landscaping crew--he’s smart enough to know that he’s got to be the one to shake things up if he’s ever going to change his life. But how? He’s not qualified for much of anything. He has no particular talents, although he is stellar at handling a lawn mower and wielding clipping shears. But now that career seems to be behind him. So what’s next for Mike Muñoz? In this funny, biting, touching, and ultimately inspiring novel, bestselling author Jonathan Evison takes the reader into the heart and mind of a young man determined to achieve the American dream of happiness and prosperity--who just so happens to find himself along the way.
Author : Ted Steinberg
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 20,68 MB
Release : 2006-03-17
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0393866998
“Ted Steinberg proves once again that he is a master storyteller as well as our foremost environmental historian.”—Mike Davis The rise of the perfect lawn represents one of the most profound transformations in the history of the American landscape. American Green, Ted Steinberg's witty exposé of this bizarre phenomenon, traces the history of the lawn from its explosion in the postwar suburban community of Levittown to the present love affair with turf colorants, leaf blowers, and riding mowers.
Author :
Publisher : Xspurts.com
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 25,27 MB
Release :
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
**Surprising Ways Your Lawn Can Boost Your Well-Being** Imagine stepping outside your home and feeling an immediate sense of calm, joy, and connection to nature. While the idea of a lawn may seem like a mere aesthetic choice, it actually holds surprising benefits for your overall well-being. *Surprising Ways Your Lawn Can Boost Your Well-Being* explores the often-overlooked ways that a well-maintained lawn can positively impact your physical and mental health. In this enlightening book, you'll uncover how your lawn can serve as more than just a green space. From enhancing your mood to fostering family bonding, this guide reveals how a lush lawn can be a sanctuary of tranquility and a hub of activity. Discover how the simple act of tending to your lawn can provide therapeutic benefits, such as reducing stress and improving mental clarity. Gardening and lawn care are shown to be effective forms of physical exercise, contributing to better cardiovascular health and increased energy levels. Explore the profound connection between nature and well-being, as this book delves into how spending time outdoors in your own green space can help combat symptoms of anxiety and depression. Learn about the science behind nature's impact on mental health and how your lawn can become a personal retreat that encourages relaxation and mindfulness. *Surprising Ways Your Lawn Can Boost Your Well-Being* also highlights the social benefits of a beautiful lawn. Find out how it can become a gathering place for family and friends, fostering relationships and creating memorable experiences. The book offers practical tips on how to design and maintain a lawn that not only looks great but also enhances your lifestyle. From cultivating a garden that stimulates the senses to creating an inviting outdoor area for socializing, this book provides actionable advice for transforming your lawn into a vital part of your well-being strategy. With inspiring stories and expert insights, you'll learn how to harness the power of your green space to enrich your life in ways you never imagined. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a homeowner looking to improve your outdoor space, *Surprising Ways Your Lawn Can Boost Your Well-Being* is your ultimate guide to unlocking the hidden potential of your lawn. Embrace the beauty and benefits of a well-kept lawn and discover how it can become a cornerstone of your health and happiness.
Author : Dan Yaccarino
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 31,77 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 : F. Herbert Bormann
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 23,64 MB
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780300086942
This new edition, which is being reissued in a more artistic format and with many additional illustrations, updates the original text and adds a chapter showing what progress has been made in the ecological management of landscapes over the past decade."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : David Mellor
Publisher : Hyperion
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,73 MB
Release : 2003-04-16
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780786888429
Now you can have green grass right in your own backyard, thanks to David Mellor, master groundskeeper of Boston's Fenway Park. Everyone wants a green lawn, but how do you actually get one Bags of fertilizer Weed killer Sod? What about mowing? Everyone knows how to, but do you really know when to? Fenway Park's master groundskeeper David Mellor does. He's been caring for some of the nicest lawns around for years. In The Lawn Bible, Mellor offers you everything you need to know about lawn care for your part of the country, including planting, mowing, feeding, and troubleshooting, as well as tips, illustrations, and anecdotes. Whether your yard is full shade, full sun, or something in between, David Mellor will help you transform it into the greenest grass of your dreams. The Gospel of Grass, according to David: --How to think like a lawn? --How to make a lawn child-friendly and a child lawn-friendly? --What combination of good soil, good seed, and good sun adds up to a great lawn? --The mechanics and artistry of mowing --How to win the war on weeds, pests, and disease?
