{"product_id":"the-prairie-gardeners-go-to-guide-for-grasses","title":"The Prairie Gardener's Go-To Guide for Grasses","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(21, 162, 35);\"\u003eThe Prairie Gardener's Go-To Guide for Grasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__overview-column\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tenth book in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuides for the Prairie Gardener\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series is all about grasses and the many ways they can be used in the prairie landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheryl and Janet share practical advice on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Understanding what defines a grass and the differences between clumpers and spreaders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Choosing, planting, feeding, and mulching grasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Troubleshooting common lawn and grass problems, including chinch bugs and fairy rings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Raking, aerating, mowing, and laying sod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Exploring alternatives to traditional lawn grasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Managing lawn damage caused by dogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Growing and caring for aquatic and edible grasses, including wheat, rye, and corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final chapter features a grass hall of fame, with prairie-friendly recommendations for grasses suited to a variety of gardens, landscapes, and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacked 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout The Authors:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJanet Melrose \u003c\/strong\u003eis 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gardener for Canadian Climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e magazine and lives in Calgary, where she operates Calgary's Cottage Gardener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheryl Normandeau \u003c\/strong\u003eis 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gardener for Canadian Climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Prairie Garden Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerb Quarterly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and many other publications. She lives in Calgary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Prairie Gardener's Go-To","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51318243295399,"sku":"9781771514309","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1802\/6211\/files\/Grasses.png?v=1788915426","url":"https:\/\/store.greengate.ca\/products\/the-prairie-gardeners-go-to-guide-for-grasses","provider":"greengate Garden Centres","version":"1.0","type":"link"}