Establish a lawn that suits your home's needs with help from this book. You'll learn how to save time and resources while still growing a healthy lawn. With its up-to-date information and easy-to-follow instructions, this guide will help you gain the confidence you need to cultivate a great-looking lawn. Inside you'll find: • A complete reference, including descriptions for weeds, insect pests, and diseases, plus a hardiness zone map. • Step-by-step advice for everything from choosing grasses and ground coverings to planting, mowing, weeding, watering and dealing with pests and diseases. • Advice on maximizing the health, beauty, and utility for many yard types in all regions of North America.