Awareness of the negative effects of
chemical pesticides on our environment and our health has never been higher. In
response, many Canadian municipalities have enacted or are considering bylaws
that ban the cosmetic use of pesticides. In light of the growing public
awareness of this issue, garden writer and turf expert Don Williamson has
written a timely new book that provides comprehensive knowledge and information
on how to grow and maintain a chemical-free lawn for Canadian conditions.
Filled with photos and illustrations, Lawns for Canada covers:
- the most common turfgrass species in Canada
- soil and nutrient requirements
- planning for existing light and water conditions
- lawn installation techniques
- maintenance, including fertilizing, aerating and thatch
control
- pest management for insects, weeds and diseases
- troubleshooting, including lawn repair and renovation
- an annual lawn maintenance calendar
- low-maintenance and groundcover alternatives
Veteran garden writer Don Williamson is the co-author of over
a dozen popular gardening guides. He has extensive experience in the design and
construction of annual and perennial beds in formal and informal landscape
settings.
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