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Suzanne DeJohn has more than 25 of years of experience writing how-to gardening content, in-depth science content for educators, and book projects, including Organic Gardening For Dummies and Container Gardening For Dummies. The National Gardening Association's mission is to promote gardening to the public through educational materials in print and online at garden.org.

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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.