{"product_id":"lush-lawns-evan-maxon-9798284581155","title":"Lush Lawns: Southwest: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Lawn Care in the arid West","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThink a beautiful lawn is impossible in the desert Southwest? Think again.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHomeowners in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and the arid parts of Utah and Colorado face the toughest lawn care conditions in the country. Scorching 110 F summers. Bone-dry air. Alkaline, calcium-rich soils. Water restrictions that seem to get tighter every year. And well-meaning advice from national lawn care books that's completely useless in your climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLush Lawns Southwest\u003c\/b\u003e is the only lawn care guide written specifically for desert and arid-climate homeowners. Whether you want a traditional green lawn, a low-water hybrid approach, or are considering a transition to drought-tolerant alternatives, this book shows you how.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you'll learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe grasses that actually survive here\u003c\/b\u003e - Bermudagrass, Buffalograss, Blue Grama, and hybrid varieties rated for heat tolerance, water efficiency, and desert soil compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMonth-by-month desert lawn calendar\u003c\/b\u003e - From February green-up through December dormancy, with timing calibrated to Southwest conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater like a desert pro\u003c\/b\u003e - Deep watering schedules, evapotranspiration-based irrigation, and strategies to maintain a lawn under municipal water restrictions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConquer alkaline soil\u003c\/b\u003e - How to deal with caliche, high-pH soils, and poor drainage that plague Southwest properties. Soil amendment and sulfur application guides included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurvive extreme heat\u003c\/b\u003e - Why 110 F days don't have to mean a dead lawn. Heat stress management, shade strategies, and recovery techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmart lawn alternatives\u003c\/b\u003e - Honest coverage of xeriscaping, artificial turf, and hybrid approaches that reduce water use by 50-70% while maintaining curb appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeed control in the desert\u003c\/b\u003e - Puncturevine, spurge, and Bermuda invasion (when you don't want it) managed with desert-specific strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverseeding for winter color\u003c\/b\u003e - The Southwest tradition of overseeding Bermuda with ryegrass for a green winter lawn, done right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew construction lawns\u003c\/b\u003e - Starting from bare desert soil? Step-by-step guide to establishing a lawn from scratch in arid conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater doesn't have to be the enemy. With the right grass, the right timing, and the right techniques, you can have a lawn you're proud of - even in the desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesert lawn care done right. Get your copy today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Evan Maxon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798284581155\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d","brand":"Evan Maxon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852449558783,"sku":"9798284581155","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lush-lawns-evan-maxon-9798284581155","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}