| International Standard Book Number |
9781394362370
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| International Standard Book Number |
1394362374
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| Personal Name |
DeJohn, Suzanne, author.
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| Title Statement |
Lawn care / by Suzanne DeJohn and National Gardening Association.
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| Varying Form of Title |
Lawn care for dummies.
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| Edition Statement |
2nd edition.
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| Publisher |
©2026.
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| Publisher |
Hoboken, NJ : For Dummies, a Wiley Brand, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. [2026]
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| Physical Description |
xvii, 362 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
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| Content Type |
text txt rdacontent.
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| Media Type |
unmediated n rdamedia.
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| Carrier Type |
volume rdacarrier.
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| Series Statement |
For dummies.
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| General Note |
"Learning made easy"--Cover.
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| General Note |
Includes index.
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| General Note |
Title from title page.
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| Formatted Contents Note |
Introduction -- Part 1: Designing you perfect lawn. Thinking about design -- Lawn climates, big and small -- Discovering lawn grasses -- Cool-season grasses -- Warm-season grasses -- Increasing your soil sense -- Part 2: Preparation and planting. Preparing your lawn area for planting -- Planting a lawn from seed -- Starting a lawn from sod -- Planting sprigs and plugs -- Part 3: Maintaining your lawn. Watering lawns -- Fertilizing lawns -- Lawn mowing -- Aerating, dethatching, and renovating -- Part 4: Tackling lawn problems. Managing weeds -- Addressing insect problems -- Tackling lawn diseases -- Diagnosing other lawn problems -- Part 5: Cultivating sustainable lawns and landscapes. Considering lawn alternatives -- Choosing and caring for trees in your lawn -- Planting a wildflower meadow -- Part 6: The part of tens. Ten eco-friendly lawn care practices -- Ten sustainable landscape features.
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| Summary, Etc. |
"The beginner-friendly guide to creating a lush and thriving lawn With Lawn Care For Dummies you get the know-how you need to grow a great lawn, improve an existing lawn, or keep your lawn healthy. You'll learn all about the different types of grasses, including where they grow best and what they need to thrive. This book also walks you through the process of installing sprinklers and other irrigations systems, so you'll be set up for grassy success. Then, get advice on figuring out the maintenance schedule that works best for you-watering, fertilizing, mowing, dethatching, aerating, overseeding, and beyond. You also get insight into how to do all of this with an eye on minimizing water need and keeping the rest of the environment healthy. - Create the best lawn for your climate and your personal lawncare style - Optimize your upkeep with pro tips on when, how much, and how often - Get troubleshooting guidance for damaged lawns, and get rid of pests, diseases, and weeds - Improve the health of your lawn with easy-to-follow advice This updated edition of Lawn Care For Dummies is perfect for the everyday lawn owner, soon-to-be owner, and DIY lawn care advocate looking to grow a better lawn without breaking the bank."--Amazon.com.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Gardening.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Dwellings.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Landscape gardening.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Lawns.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Recreation areas.
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| Added Entry, Corporate Name |
National Gardening Association, contributor.
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| Series Added Entry-Uniform Title |
--For dummies.
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