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by Evan Maxon (Author)
Is your New England lawn stuck in a cycle of winter damage, slow spring recovery, and summer burnout?
From Connecticut to Maine, New England homeowners face a unique set of lawn care challenges. Rocky, acidic soils. Long, harsh winters. Short growing seasons. And a summer that's never quite long enough to enjoy the yard you've worked so hard on.
Lush Lawns New England is the only lawn care guide written specifically for the growing conditions, soil types, and climate patterns of the six New England states. No generic national advice - just proven strategies that work in your backyard.
What you'll learn:
- The right grass for your yard - Kentucky Bluegrass, Fine Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Perennial Ryegrass compared for New England's variable sun, shade, and soil conditions
- Month-by-month care calendar - From March thaw through November freeze-up, know exactly what to do and when for your region
- Manage acidic, rocky soil - Most New England soils are naturally acidic. Learn how to test, lime, and amend for optimal grass health
- Maximize the short growing season - Timing is everything in New England. Get the windows right for seeding, fertilizing, and weed prevention
- Fall is your power season - Why September and October are the most important lawn care months in New England, and how to make the most of them
- Winter survival strategies - Snow mold prevention, ice damage mitigation, and what to do (and avoid) when spring finally arrives
- Beat New England weeds - Crabgrass, clover, ground ivy, and plantain control strategies timed to New England's frost dates
- Grub-proof your lawn - Japanese beetle grubs devastate New England lawns every fall. Stop them before the damage starts
- Shade solutions - With New England's dense tree canopy, learn which grasses and strategies work in partial to full shade
Whether you're maintaining a small suburban yard in Massachusetts or managing acres in Vermont, this guide gives you the knowledge and confidence to build the lawn your property deserves.
Short growing season? Make every week count. Start today.
