The Prairie Gardener's Go-To Guide for Grasses
The tenth book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series is all about grasses and the many ways they can be used in the prairie landscape.
From lawns and ornamental grasses to sedges, rushes, and aquatic grasses, grasses provide important habitat and food for wildlife while helping control erosion and offering a wide range of landscaping possibilities.
Sheryl and Janet share practical advice on:
• Understanding what defines a grass and the differences between clumpers and spreaders
• Choosing, planting, feeding, and mulching grasses
• Troubleshooting common lawn and grass problems, including chinch bugs and fairy rings
• Raking, aerating, mowing, and laying sod
• Exploring alternatives to traditional lawn grasses
• Managing lawn damage caused by dogs
• Growing and caring for aquatic and edible grasses, including wheat, rye, and corn
The final chapter features a grass hall of fame, with prairie-friendly recommendations for grasses suited to a variety of gardens, landscapes, and growing conditions.
Packed with practical prairie gardening advice, this guide will expand your knowledge of grasses and help you discover new ways to use them throughout your landscape.
About The Authors:
Janet Melrose is a lifelong gardener, garden educator, and consultant who advocates for Calgary's sustainable local food system. She holds a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Home Farm Horticultural Therapy Certificate, and is passionate about horticultural therapy and creating inclusive community programs. Janet is a regular contributor to The Gardener for Canadian Climates magazine and lives in Calgary, where she operates Calgary's Cottage Gardener.
Sheryl Normandeau is a lifelong gardener, freelance garden writer, and holder of both a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate. She has written hundreds of gardening articles and is a regular contributor to The Gardener for Canadian Climates, The Prairie Garden Annual, Herb Quarterly, and many other publications. She lives in Calgary.
The Prairie Gardener's Go-To Guide for Grasses
The tenth book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series is all about grasses and the many ways they can be used in the prairie landscape.
From lawns and ornamental grasses to sedges, rushes, and aquatic grasses, grasses provide important habitat and food for wildlife while helping control erosion and offering a wide range of landscaping possibilities.
Sheryl and Janet share practical advice on:
• Understanding what defines a grass and the differences between clumpers and spreaders
• Choosing, planting, feeding, and mulching grasses
• Troubleshooting common lawn and grass problems, including chinch bugs and fairy rings
• Raking, aerating, mowing, and laying sod
• Exploring alternatives to traditional lawn grasses
• Managing lawn damage caused by dogs
• Growing and caring for aquatic and edible grasses, including wheat, rye, and corn
The final chapter features a grass hall of fame, with prairie-friendly recommendations for grasses suited to a variety of gardens, landscapes, and growing conditions.
Packed with practical prairie gardening advice, this guide will expand your knowledge of grasses and help you discover new ways to use them throughout your landscape.
About The Authors:
Janet Melrose is a lifelong gardener, garden educator, and consultant who advocates for Calgary's sustainable local food system. She holds a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Home Farm Horticultural Therapy Certificate, and is passionate about horticultural therapy and creating inclusive community programs. Janet is a regular contributor to The Gardener for Canadian Climates magazine and lives in Calgary, where she operates Calgary's Cottage Gardener.
Sheryl Normandeau is a lifelong gardener, freelance garden writer, and holder of both a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate. She has written hundreds of gardening articles and is a regular contributor to The Gardener for Canadian Climates, The Prairie Garden Annual, Herb Quarterly, and many other publications. She lives in Calgary.