Easy Lawns (Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide)
Two of the best native grasses being used for lawns are buffalo grass and red fescue, Daniels posits in his introduction. These two as well as other grasses and sedges (grasslike plants) can be used in place of a traditional lawn without using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides and without putting an unnecessary strain on limited water resources. Experts on native grasses and sedges, nursery owners, and horticulturists have all contributed chapters. Five chapters focus on specific grass and sedge varieties suitable for use across a wide geographic range. Another six deal with native grasses that are best suited for specific regions and offer tips on how to grow them. A final chapter provides step-by-step instructions on starting native grasses for every region, as well as a list of seed suppliers. This helpful paperback in the publisher's 21st Century Gardeningseries contains many color photographs and illustrations.George Cohen