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Lawn Care For Dummies

Suzanne DeJohn (Author), (Author)

9781394362370, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 19 January 2026

384 pages
23.4 x 18.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.567 kg

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.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Designing Your Perfect Lawn 5

Chapter 1: Thinking about Design 7

Chapter 2: Lawn Climates, Big and Small 17

Chapter 3: Discovering Lawn Grasses 27

Chapter 4: Cool-Season Grasses 35

Chapter 5: Warm-Season Grasses 47

Chapter 6: Increasing Your Soil Sense 59

Part 2: Preparation and Planting 71

Chapter 7: Preparing Your Lawn Area for Planting 73

Chapter 8: Planting a Lawn from Seed 93

Chapter 9: Starting a Lawn from Sod 105

Chapter 10: Planting Sprigs and Plugs 117

Part 3: Maintaining Your Lawn 123

Chapter 11: Watering Lawns 125

Chapter 12: Fertilizing Lawns 147

Chapter 13: Lawn Mowing 171

Chapter 14: Aerating, Dethatching, and Renovating 191

Part 4: Tackling Lawn Problems 205

Chapter 15: Managing Weeds 207

Chapter 16: Addressing Insect Problems 229

Chapter 17: Tackling Lawn Diseases 247

Chapter 18: Diagnosing Other Lawn Problems 263

Part 5: Cultivating Sustainable Lawns and Landscapes 277

Chapter 19: Considering Lawn Alternatives 279

Chapter 20: Choosing and Caring for Trees in Your Lawn 299

Chapter 21: Planting a Wildflower Meadow 323

Part 6: The Part of Tens 331

Chapter 22: Ten Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Practices 333

Chapter 23: Ten Sustainable Landscape Features 339

Index 345

Subject Areas: Gardening [WM]
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