"Gello" wrote in message
nk.net...
Howdy all,
I am looking for good books on lawn care. What are your favorites and/or
which do you suggest. Any are of interest especially ones on organic lawn
care.

Thanks,
Gello!

Mow medium high in the spring. Set mower at highest level for summer, and
mow rarely. If anyone comments on this being wrong, hose them down and chase
them off the property. If you feel you need to water during the summer, do
it late in the day, and water for a LONG LONG TIME, just like rain that
lasts all day. But, remember many grass varieties naturally turn brown in
the summer and green up again in the fall, so don't try to change nature TOO
much. It's a waste of time.

In fall, put the mower gradually lower as winter approaches. For the last
mowing, go down to putting green height, especially if the ground tends to
stay snow-covered.

Feeding: Take the time to visit various garden centers until you find a lawn
food which contains no poisons. You don't need them.

Dandelions: If you're pretty sure some fool isn't spraying anything on or
near your lawn, pick the leaves and put them in salad, especially in spring
when they're less bitter. This is one of the greens that you pay large money
for in "gourmet salad mixes".

Other weeds: Care for the lawn properly for a couple of years and see if the
grass doesn't dominate the weeds. It usually does. Since none of the
weed/bug control chemicals have been or ever will be tested for safety, you
probably want to avoid them, especially if you have children and pets.

Other tips: http://www.garden.org/home