Lawn Talk -- http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/lawntalk/index.html
Fact sheets detailing a range of topics when caring for lawns. From the University of Illinois.
Lawn and Landscape -- http://www.lawnandlandscape.com
Offers articles, an online trade show and a supplier directory.
Yard Care -- http://www.yardcare.com/
General information on yard care. Includes sections on garden tools and advice from experts.
Ask The Expert -- http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/ask/
University of Illinois service offering information on lawn care needs.
Take The Lawn Challenge -- http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/lawnchallenge/index.html
University of Illinois Extension guide to lawn care; includes quizzes to test your knowledge.
Net Lawns -- http://www.netlawns.com
Lawn care website including a national directory of lawn care providers, a lawn care forum, and chat room.
Turf-Tec -- http://www.turf-tec.com/index.html
Manufactures diagnostic tools for golf courses superintendents, sports turf managers, and homeowners.
Oscillating Lawn Sprinklers -- http://www.howstuffworks.com/sprinkler.htm
Many close-up photos explain how an oscillating lawn sprinkler mechanism really works.
All About Lawn Care -- http://gardenersnet.com/lawn/
Information on the care and of lawns, including problems, mowing, fertilizers, diseases, and watering.
Aerating Lawns -- http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/hgic1200.htm
Clemson Extension fact sheet on aerating lawns to improve turf grass health and increase tolerance to drought.
Safe Lawn Care -- http://www.fortunecity.com/greenfield/garden/796/
Discusses the dangers of using pesticides and other chemicals in lawn care. Includes some alternative lawn care methods.
Independent LawnCare Association -- http://ilawncare.com
Lawn care information and tips, search the database for a lawn care professional near you.
Ask Ashton -- http://www.askashton.com
Submit a lawn care question and receive a response within 48 hours.
Swisher Mowers -- http://www.swisherinc.com/
Mower manufacturer in Warrensburg, Missouri.
Lawn Care -- http://www.rodsgarden.50megs.com/lawns.htm
Information on planting, maintaining, and caring for a lawn.
Spring Green -- http://www.spring-green.com
Provides lawn and tree care tips.
Lawn Sprinklers Network -- http://www.lawn-sprinklers.net
A directory, links, and discussion forum on turf irrigation and lawn sprinklers.
American Lawns -- http://www.american-lawns.com
Professional tips and advice to help improve lawns.
The Old Lawn Mower Club -- http://www.oldlawnmowerclub.co.uk
A club for people with an interest in vintage lawn mowers.
Natural Landscapes Project -- http://www.naturallandscapes.org/
Non-profit organization promoting organic (natural) lawn care. Information about pesticide hazards, avoiding water pollution, compost and mulch, and lawn size reduction.
Lawn Care -- http://www.lawncare.com/
Informational site with feature articles, FAQs and forums on various aspects of lawn care.
Cool-Season Grasses: Lawn Maintenance Calendar -- http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/agguides/hort/g06705.htm
Details what needs to be done around the yard at various times of the year, and provides other tips and tricks for lawn maintenance. From the University of Missouri Extension.
Turf Tips -- http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tips/
Turf and lawn maintenance tips for the current month, from Purdue (Indiana).
Healthy Lawns -- http://www.healthylawns.net/
Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency provides information on reduced risk pest management and prevention strategies for lawn and turfgrass, for gardeners and lawn care service providers. Site in English and French.
Superior Lawn Services -- http://www.superiorlawnservices.com/
Superior Lawn Services offers year-round lawn and shrub care in Northeast Arkansas.
The Practical Hippie: The Cons of Lawns -- http://www.practicalhippie.com/lawns.htm
Lists the environmental issues surrounding the care of lawns including water waste and the use of chemicals, and provides links to related resources.
Non-Chemical Alternatives for the Home Lawn -- http://www.extension.iastate.edu/publications/pm1680.pdf
Article and guide from Iowa State University providing best practices for lawncare in the Midwest, including grass selection, use of organic fertilizers, mowing, thatching, and dealing with diseases and insect pests.
Eartheasy: Lawn Alternatives -- http://eartheasy.com/grow_lawn_alternatives.htm
Discusses the use of groundcovers, clover, ornamental grasses, and other plants as an alternative to planting and maintaining a lawn.
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