The Complete Guide to a Better Lawn

How to Plant, Maintain & Improve Your Yard & Lawn

by Chris Peterson

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

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