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# The Complete Guide to a Better Lawn: The Complete Guide To A Better Lawn

[← The Complete Guide to a Better Lawn](/library/thecompleteguidetoabetterlawn/)

Chapter 1 of 50 · Free teaser

# The Complete Guide to a Better Lawn
How to Plant, Maintain & Improve Your Yard & Lawn

by Chris Peterson

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# Contents

| **Introduction** | 6 |
|---|---|
| **Gallery of Beautiful Lawns** | 8 |
| **Evaluating Your Lawn** | 24 |
| Understanding Your Soil | 26 |
| Lawn Soil Types | 27 |
| Soil Nutrients | 28 |
| Testing Your Soil | 30 |
| Knowing Your Lawn | 32 |
| Geography, Climate & Grass Choice | 34 |
| Cool-Season Grasses | 36 |
| Warm-Season Grasses | 38 |
| Inspecting Your Lawn | 40 |
| Your Lawn-Care Plan | 42 |
| Scheduling Lawn Care | 43 |
| **Renewing an Older Lawn** | 46 |
| Renew or Replace? | 48 |
| Dealing With Thatch | 50 |
| Dethatching Your Lawn | 51 |
| Aerating Your Lawn | 54 |
| Leveling the Lawn Surface | 56 |

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