Books for Country Living • Spring 2008 - Workman Publishing

32GardeningThe Organic Lawn CareManualPAUL TUKEY“Truly a great read and agreat resource.”— NewsdayPaul Tukey is “the Al Gore oflawn care.”— Philadelphia InquirerAnswering the growing demand for organicgrass with a comprehensive volume ofnatural lawn-care information, Paul Tukeyexplains the many elements that contributeto a healthy, natural lawn. Begin with welltreated,properly fed soil, plant it with a grasscultivar appropriate to local conditions, waterthe lawn well, and maintain the height witha good blade. Tukey clearly explains eachstep, guides readers through the problems ofweeds and pests, and addresses the specificconcerns of lawnkeepers making the transitionfrom a synthetic to an organic lawnsystem.Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CANISBN 978-1-58017-649-1; No. 67649UPC 0-37038-17649-0Hardcover: $29.95 US / $37.50 CANISBN 978-1-58017-655-2; No. 67655UPC 0-37038-17655-1Full-color; photographs andillustrations throughout272 pages; 8 x 10The Lawn & GardenOwner’s ManualLEWIS AND NANCY HILLMaintenance charts andschedules (customized byclimate), paired with troubleshootingadvice for problemareas, help homeowners keepevery part of the garden freshand lively.Paper: $21.95 US / $27.50 CANISBN 978-1-58017-214-1; No. 67214UPC 0-37038-17214-0Full-color; photographs andillustrations throughout192 pages; 8 x 10Building aHealthy LawnSTUART FRANKLINForego the pesticides mostpeople use to keep lawnsgreen and beautiful with thisguide to growing grass that isboth attractive to look at andorganically maintained. Selection of Bookspan’sOutdoorsman’s Edge Book Club 47,000 copies in printPaper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CANISBN 978-0-88266-518-4; No. 66518UPC 0-37038-00518-9Illustrations throughout176 pages; 6 x 9Carrots LoveTomatoesBESTSELLERRoses Love GarlicLOUISE RIOTTELet It Rot!STU CAMPBELLMulch It!STU CAMPBELLWatering Systemsfor Lawn & GardenLOUISE RIOTTEHere is the classic companion-gardeningguide tousing the natural attributesof wild plants, vegetables,and herbs to strengthen andsupport each other. Learnwhich plants nourish the soil,which keep away bugs andpests, and which just don’tget along. 625,000 copies in printPaper: $14.95 US / $18.50 CANISBN 978-1-58017-027-7; No. 67027UPC 0-37038-00027-6Illustrations throughout224 pages; 6 x 9“This sequel to CarrotsLove Tomatoes is ‘anunorthodox guide, full ofsurprises, and fun to readas well as helpful . . . moreinteresting than manyhow-to’s.’ ”— Publishers Weekly 195,000 copies in printPaper: $14.95 US / $18.50 CANISBN 978-1-58017-028-4; No. 67028UPC 0-37038-00028-3Illustrations throughout256 pages; 6 x 9Turn household waste intothe gardener’s gold: compost.“The classic guide tomaking compost and leafmold and what to do withit once you’ve made it.”— Chicago Tribune Selection of Bookspan’sOutdoorsman’s Edge Book Club 300,000 copies in printPaper: $12.95 US / $15.95 CANISBN 978-1-58017-023-9; No. 67023UPC 0-37038-00023-8Illustrations throughout160 pages; 6 x 9Mulch protects soil, minimizesweeds, contributesto plant health, encouragesearthworms, reduces theneed to water, and cuts downon garden labor. And if youwant to know about mulch,Campbell has it covered. 47,000 copies in printPaper: $12.95 US / $15.95 CANISBN 978-1-58017-316-2; No. 67316UPC 0-37038-17316-1Illustrations throughout128 pages; 6 x 9R. DODGE WOODSONWritten by a master plumberin clear, nontechnical language,this guide explains alltypes of irrigation systemsand gives step-by-step installationinstructions.Paper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CANISBN 978-0-88266-906-9; No. 66906UPC 0-37038-00906-4Illustrations throughout144 pages; 8 x 11