The Organic Lawn Care Manual

The “godfather of the natural landscape movement” (New York Times) offers essential advice on creating a gorgeous lawn that is free of harsh chemicals.

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to grow and maintain a thriving lawn using organic gardening methods. With expert advice on planting the best grass varieties, nourishing the soil, watering, fighting weeds, and sustainable maintenance, Paul Tukey helps you create a luscious and inviting lawn that is pesticide-free and safe for your children and pets.

“For homeowners tired of their chemical-saturated lawns, this book provides step-by-step guidance for 'get[ting] your lawn off drugs'. . . . His lively and passionate instruction . . . are interspersed with inspirational tales of natural-lawn activists. With an appendix on lawn games, from croquet to badminton, this book will delight lawn fanatics and provide sound advice for those who simply want to maintain their yard.” —Publishers Weekly