
The Complete Guide to Organic Lawn Care
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Content
- Intro
- Acknowledgement
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- About This Book
- How to Use This Book
- Introduction: The Time Is Right for Organic Lawn Care
- Brief History of Organic Lawn Care
- Problems with Traditional Lawn Care
- Benefits of Organic Lawn Care
- Getting Started
- Chapter 1: What Is Organic Lawn Care?
- What is Soil Made of?
- Why is Healthy Soil Important?
- Testing to Determine Soil Health
- Compost
- Do-It-Yourself Compost
- Compost Tea
- Vermicomposting
- Chapter 2: Healthy Soil
- Types of Grass
- Chapter 3: The Right Grass
- 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 4: Organic Fertilizers
- Equipment and Supplies Needed
- Six Steps to Easy Lawn Care
- Can Xeriscaping Work for You?
- Chapter 5: Easy Organic Lawn Care
- The Right Time
- Prepping the Soil
- Grading the Soil
- Permanent Edging
- Selecting Organic Grass
- Watering After Installation
- Tips for Lawn Installation Methods
- Chapter 6: Starting an Organic Lawn from Scratch
- Evaluating the Situation
- Preparing the Soil
- Improving Soil Quality
- Replacement Grasses
- Planting Grass
- Tips for Successfully Patching the Lawn
- Rehabbing Your Lawn
- Chapter 7: Rehabilitating a Lawn
- 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 8: Transitioning a Lawn to Organic
- 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 9: Water and the Natural Lawn
- Understanding Weeds and Reacting to Them
- Saying Goodbye to Weeds
- Pests in the Lawn
- Fighting Pests by Species
- Fungal Infestations
- Those Bigger Pests
- Chapter 10: Getting Control of Weeds and Pests
- Mowing Tips
- Edging Your Lawn Properly
- Removing Thatch
- Chapter 11: Mowing Your Lawn The Right Way
- Types of Additions to Your Lawn
- More Options to Consider
- Chapter 12: Going for Less Lawn
- Is it Worth the Work?
- Conclusion
- Organic Herbicide
- Appendix A: Commercial Organic Herbicides
- Appendix B: Reference Guide for Organic Lawn Care Throughout the Year
- Soapy Spray
- Garlic Spray
- Buttermilk and Flour Spray
- Hot and Sweet Pepper Spray
- Appendix C: Homemade Organic Pesticides
- Citrus Vinegar Solution
- Appendix D: Homemade Organic Herbicides
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Author Biography
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