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Lawn Care Basics

Overview of turf management. Introductory agronomy, photosynthesis, and grass plant functions. Turfgrass requirements and soil properties and characteristics.
10 Common Lawn Care Mistakes
Every year billions of dollars are spent on lawn care. Keep some of them in your pocket by avoiding some common lawn care mistakes.
A Brief History of Lawn
Origins of the lawn in Europe beginning as a low maintenance grazing pasture and ending up as a high maintenance status symbol.
The Importance of Soil Testing
The importance of soil testing, where to get soil tested. How to take a soil sample.
Lawn Mower Safety
Lawn mower safety, operating and maintaining lawn mowers safely. Avoid accidents with basic lawn mower safety.
Dealing with Thatch
What is thatch. What to do if you have to much. Different methods of de-thatching.
Lawn Care Conversions and Math
Measurement conversions and general math for lawn care procedures.
Treating Ice on Sidewalks and Driveways
De-icer and ice melt for sidewalks. Natural alternatives to ice melt and de-icers. Treating icy sidewalks and driveways.
When to Call In the Professionals
Circumstances which may require you to call for professional lawn care help. How to best choose a lawn care company.
Do you use a lawn service
D you use a lawn service or lawn care company For mowing aerating fertilizing
Four Simple Do-It-Yourself Soil Tests
Describes four easy tests you can perform on your soil. Find out more about your soils's texture, compostion, drainage and pH. By Colleen Vanderlinden, About.com's Guide to Organic Gardening,

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