Ortho Books

Cathy Haas

It's never greener on the other side of the fence when you've made your lawn the best in town! Because the lawn often is the largest and most visible part of a home landscape, you'll want to make sure it's perfect by selecting the right grass for your climate and needs, installing it properly, and caring for it consistently. Whether you're starting from scratch, removing and replanting an old or neglected lawn, or just searching for tips, all you need to know is right in here. * Prepare the soil with amendments and fertilizer * Seed, sod, and plant your lawn. * Pick the right mower for the kind of lawn you want. * Know when to water. * Inspect for pests, treat damage, and control weed growth. * Aerate, overseed, and patch small spots. This is the ultimate lawn tool! Sterling 64 pages (all in color), 5 1/4 x 8 7/8.

Lawns

They protect your garden from wind, add privacy, prevent soil erosion-- and hold a hammock or treehouse! Get a gorgeous landscape all year round by siting trees and shrubs effectively, and choosing the right type for your needs, climate, and soil. Plant for best growth, water and fertilize correctly, prune to renew old plants and keep new ones healthy, and learn how to transplant. Insulate trees and shrubs during the winter freeze, protect roots, and ward off disease. Dozens of tips, photos, and drawings make it simple. 64 pages (all in color), 5 1/4 x 8 7/8.

Trees and Shrubs

Ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, crunchy peppers and carrots. Enjoy the bounty of the earth by growing a harvest of vegetables--and save yourself money, too! The taste, and increased nutrition, will have you experimenting in the garden and in the kitchen. Get advice on landscaping with vegetables, planting, picking crops, preparing the soil, keeping away hungry animals, and more. Try one type or a variety--you'll never buy vegetables again!

Decks: Complete How-To Instructions for Building a Deck

Ortho Easy-Step Books

Take a good look at your present yard. Couldn't it be better? Anyone can design a new landscape or improve an existing one. Start here by considering what you want, examining design principles, and developing a working plan. Realistically consider your lifestyle, climate, and soil; test ideas; and select the right plants. Get 13 elements that increase your home's value. You'll soon have the satisfaction of a job well done!

Cathy Haas

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