Paul Tukey, a self-confessed mowing addict, answers the growing demand for organic grass with a comprehensive volume of natural lawncare information. Step by step, he takes readers through the many elements that work together to form a healthy, organic lawn. Well-treated soil, fed properly with compost and natural fertilizers, is the foundation of every great lawn. Plant it with a grass cultivar matched properly to the climate and sunlight, nourish...

A guide to growing an organic herb garden that requires a minimum of maintenance includes more than fifty recipes and instructions for a range of herb projects.

The ultimate book of mix-it-yourself concoctions for your garden

This is a one-stop source for practical growing information and inspiring ideas on including annuals, biennials and bulbs in all parts of the yard--from flower beds and borders to container plantings and cutting gardens.

Presents advice for home gardeners on how to grow one's own food in limited spaces, providing coverage of such topics as container plants, organic pest control, and preserving home-grown foods.

"This book is designed to help gardeners mix and match various companion plant pairs and groups to create healthy, harmonious botanical communities. All you have to do is choose from the extensive plant directory to find the perfect plant pals. Each central crop has a row of colored dots along the top and bottom of the strip showing its "requirements"--that is, what it's looking for in a companion plant, whether it be a support while growing and a...