Gardening & Landscaping
tessajd
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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Good Books for a Newcomer to Yard Work?
We just bought a house and have never taken care of a yard or plants before. Can anyone recommend any helpful basic books for people who know nothing? I'm worried that if we sit back much longer the shrubs and grass are going to die. Help!
Re: Good Books for a Newcomer to Yard Work?
Wish I could recommend a good book, but I'm in a completely different region. The Sunset's Western Garden Book is my gardening bible, but I'm not sure it would be as helpful to you. You might look for regional gardening books on Amazon or BN & Borders usually have regional gardening books. You might also chat up the folks at your local (independent) nursery for book recs.
BTW- I've learned that grass and shrubs are pretty hearty so don't worry overmuch and tackle things as you can handle them.
Both of PP's suggestions are really great! A regional guide (Sunset is tops) and university extension services are a wealth of info.
Also as you think about priorities and being "new" to landscaping, consider a gentle/Earth friendly approach. For example, maybe think about just letting your grass die seasonally. It will come back every year, but not watering it in the summer saves you money on your water bill and time from lawn mowing. No one on our street waters their grass, and no one complains! Also there are a lot of great natural remedies for controlling weeds and pests. Just stuff to consider as you're learning.
G/L and have fun!