The Complete Guide to Organic Lawn Care by Baker, Sandy -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Acknowledgement Dedication Table of Contents Introduction: The Time Is Right for Organic Lawn Care

About This Book How to Use This Book

Chapter 1: What Is Organic Lawn Care?

Brief History of Organic Lawn Care Problems with Traditional Lawn Care Benefits of Organic Lawn Care Getting Started

Chapter 2: Healthy Soil

What is Soil Made of? Why is Healthy Soil Important? Testing to Determine Soil Health Compost Do-It-Yourself Compost Compost Tea Vermicomposting

Chapter 3: The Right Grass

Types of Grass

Chapter 4: Organic Fertilizers

Basic Nutrients Required forHealthy Soil and Grass Nonmineral Macronutrients Primary Mineral Macronutrients Secondary Mineral Macronutrients Micronutrients Types of Organic Fertilizers Plant-based Fertilizers Mineral-based Fertilizers Animal-based Fertilizers Inoculants

Chapter 5: Easy Organic Lawn Care

Equipment and Supplies Needed Six Steps to Easy Lawn Care Can Xeriscaping Work for You?

Chapter 6: Starting an Organic Lawn from Scratch

The Right Time Prepping the Soil Grading the Soil Permanent Edging Selecting Organic Grass Watering After Installation Tips for Lawn Installation Methods

Chapter 7: Rehabilitating a Lawn

Evaluating the Situation Preparing the Soil Improving Soil Quality Replacement Grasses Planting Grass Tips for Successfully Patching the Lawn Rehabbing Your Lawn

Chapter 8: Transitioning a Lawn to Organic

Preparing for the First Year The First Year Plan Initial Evaluation: Springtime Maintaining Your Lawn During Summer Fall Maintenance and Care Preparing and Maintaining During Winter The Second Year of Transition After the Second Year You Can Bridge the Lawn, But Beware

Chapter 9: Water and the Natural Lawn

Various Factors Affect Watering Needs The Quality of Your Water Should You Invest in A Filter System? Other Water Options and Concerns About Watering

Chapter 10: Getting Control of Weeds and Pests

Understanding Weeds and Reacting to Them Saying Goodbye to Weeds Pests in the Lawn Fighting Pests by Species Fungal Infestations Those Bigger Pests

Chapter 11: Mowing Your Lawn The Right Way

Mowing Tips Edging Your Lawn Properly Removing Thatch

Chapter 12: Going for Less Lawn

Types of Additions to Your Lawn More Options to Consider

Conclusion

Is it Worth the Work?

Appendix A: Commercial Organic Herbicides

Organic Herbicide

Appendix B: Reference Guide for Organic Lawn Care Throughout the Year Appendix C: Homemade Organic Pesticides

Soapy Spray Garlic Spray Buttermilk and Flour Spray Hot and Sweet Pepper Spray

Appendix D: Homemade Organic Herbicides

Citrus Vinegar Solution

Glossary Bibliography Author Biography