Organic Landscaping
There are lots of good reasons to choose alternatives to turf for residential landscaping but if you decide you must have lawn, here are some references to help you create healthy lawns that are safe places for children, pets and wildlife.
The Chemical-Free Lawn : The Newest Varieties and Techniques to Grow Lush, Hardy Grass (No Pesticides, No Herbicides, No Chemical Fertilizers) by Warren Schultz. A step-by-step program for growing a low-maintenance lawn without chemicals. Includes nitty-gritty details, mowing and watering guidelines, charts, and checklists. Illustrations identify grasses, insects and weeds.
Handbook of Successful Ecological Lawn Care , Paul D. Sachs. Written for professionals but a useful handbook for anyone serious about growing healthy turf without pesticides. The secret is understanding cultural practices that contribute to natural fertility. Sachs explains why " Mow High " is the best way to solve the majority of weed and insect problems.
The Organic Lawn Care Manual (Paperback)
by Paul Tukey Safe Lawns, Magazine: People, Places and Plants....
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http://www.greendecade.org /greenCap_lawns.html
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http://www.livinglawn.org /documents/steps.pdf
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