Making a Lawn by Luke Joseph Doogue
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"Making a Lawn" by Luke Joseph Doogue is a practical guide on lawn care and maintenance, written in the early 20th century. This handbook falls under the category of a scientific publication, aimed specifically at amateur gardeners and homeowners looking to create and maintain a healthy lawn. The book addresses various aspects of lawn-making, including soil preparation, types of grass, and common lawn care practices. In "Making a Lawn," Doogue provides detailed
instructions and advice on successfully establishing and caring for a lawn. He discusses the importance of good soil, the different types of grass seed suitable for various conditions, and the methods of sowing and sodding. The book also covers essential lawn care practices such as regular mowing, rolling, fertilizing, and managing common pests and weeds. With practical illustrations and straightforward advice, the guide serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to improve their gardening skills and create a visually appealing green space in their outdoor environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Doogue, Luke Joseph, 1865- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12035528 |
| Title | Making a Lawn |
| Series Title | House and Garden Making Books |
| Credits |
Produced by S. Drawehn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Lawns |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27066 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27066-1 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 673 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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