{"product_id":"lush-lawns-evan-maxon-9798301879661","title":"Lush Lawns: Northwest: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Lawn Care in the Northwest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs moss taking over your Pacific Northwest lawn - again?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you live in Oregon, Washington, or the coastal Northwest, you know the drill. Rain from October through June. Moss creeping into every shady corner. Lawns that stay soggy for months. And then a dry summer that turns everything brown just when you finally want to enjoy your yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLush Lawns Northwest\u003c\/b\u003e is the lawn care guide built for PNW conditions - the heavy rainfall, the acidic soils, the deep shade from Douglas firs and Western red cedars, and the unique mix of challenges that make Northwest lawn care unlike anywhere else in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you'll learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrasses that thrive in the PNW\u003c\/b\u003e - Fine Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, and Colonial Bentgrass compared for Northwest rainfall, shade levels, and soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMonth-by-month PNW calendar\u003c\/b\u003e - Tuned to the Northwest's wet winters and dry summers, with specific timing for the I-5 corridor, coastal areas, and east-side regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDefeat moss for good\u003c\/b\u003e - Why moss keeps coming back, and the multi-step approach (drainage + soil pH + light + competition) that actually solves it permanently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManage the rain\u003c\/b\u003e - Drainage solutions, overwatering prevention (yes, even in the PNW), and techniques to keep your lawn healthy through months of wet weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurvive the summer dry spell\u003c\/b\u003e - July through September can be bone-dry in the Northwest. Smart watering strategies to keep your lawn alive without wasting water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrganic and eco-friendly options\u003c\/b\u003e - The PNW has strong environmental values and increasing pesticide restrictions. Full coverage of organic fertilizers, natural weed control, and chemical-free approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShade mastery\u003c\/b\u003e - With the Northwest's towering evergreens, shade is a constant challenge. Learn which grasses handle it and how to manage expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAcidic soil management\u003c\/b\u003e - Northwest soils tend acidic from all that rainfall. Liming schedules and pH management made simple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFall renovation\u003c\/b\u003e - September is the magic month for Northwest lawns. Overseeding, dethatching, and aeration timed to your climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeed-free naturally\u003c\/b\u003e - Moss, clover, dandelions, and annual bluegrass (Poa annua) managed with prevention-first strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're on a quarter-acre lot in Portland, a suburban yard in Seattle, or rural property in the Willamette Valley, this book gives you a realistic, proven plan for a lawn that looks great in the PNW's unique climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRain doesn't have to mean moss. Take control of your Northwest lawn 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 9798301879661\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/30\/2024\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":48440459034879,"sku":"9798301879661","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_81f65908-2217-4068-8e85-554c541c35f4.jpg?v=1777182572","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lush-lawns-evan-maxon-9798301879661","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}