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Fact sheets detailing a range of topics when caring for lawns. From the University of Illinois.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/lawntalk/index.html

Offers articles, an online trade show and a supplier directory.
http://www.lawnandlandscape.com

General information on yard care. Includes sections on garden tools and advice from experts.
http://www.yardcare.com/

University of Illinois service offering information on lawn care needs.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/ask/

University of Illinois Extension guide to lawn care; includes quizzes to test your knowledge.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/lawnchallenge/index.html

Lawn care website including a national directory of lawn care providers, a lawn care forum, and chat room.
http://www.netlawns.com

Manufactures diagnostic tools for golf courses superintendents, sports turf managers, and homeowners.
http://www.turf-tec.com/index.html

Many close-up photos explain how an oscillating lawn sprinkler mechanism really works.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/sprinkler.htm

Information on the care and of lawns, including problems, mowing, fertilizers, diseases, and watering.
http://gardenersnet.com/lawn/

Clemson Extension fact sheet on aerating lawns to improve turf grass health and increase tolerance to drought.
http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1200.htm

Discusses the dangers of using pesticides and other chemicals in lawn care. Includes some alternative lawn care methods.
http://www.fortunecity.com/greenfield/garden/796/

Submit a lawn care question and receive a response within 48 hours.
http://www.askashton.com

Mower manufacturer in Warrensburg, Missouri.
http://www.swisherinc.com/

Provides lawn and tree care tips.
http://www.spring-green.com

A directory, links, and discussion forum on turf irrigation and lawn sprinklers.
http://www.lawn-sprinklers.net

Professional tips and advice to help improve lawns.
http://www.american-lawns.com

A club for people with an interest in vintage lawn mowers.
http://www.oldlawnmowerclub.co.uk

Non-profit organization promoting organic (natural) lawn care. Information about pesticide hazards, avoiding water pollution, compost and mulch, and lawn size reduction.
http://www.naturallandscapes.org/

Informational site with feature articles, FAQs and forums on various aspects of lawn care.
http://www.lawncare.com/

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.
http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/agguides/hort/g06705.htm

Turf and lawn maintenance tips for the current month, from Purdue (Indiana).
http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tips/

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.
http://www.healthylawns.net/

Superior Lawn Services offers year-round lawn and shrub care in Northeast Arkansas.
http://www.superiorlawnservices.com/

Lists the environmental issues surrounding the care of lawns including water waste and the use of chemicals, and provides links to related resources.
http://www.practicalhippie.com/lawns.htm

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.
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1680.pdf

Discusses the use of groundcovers, clover, ornamental grasses, and other plants as an alternative to planting and maintaining a lawn.
http://eartheasy.com/grow_lawn_alternatives.htm

Offers instruction on how to grow a backyard putting green. Includes guest book and phopto gallery.
http://www.freewebs.com/unclebeat/

Illustrated account, sprinkled with humor, of how a drought-ridden Colorado lawn returned to lushness, over the course of two seasons.
http://www.watching-grass-grow.com/

Articles, advice, and tips on lawn care and maintentance. Website includes comprehensive information on lawn watering, mowing, grass types, and weed control.
http://www.allaboutlawns.com

Discusses fertilization, watering, and thatch maintenance practices.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1191.html

Lawn care professional offers a series of short articles and snippets of information for homeowners on maintaining a healthy lawn.
http://lawncaretips.blogspot.com/

Includes articles on establishing a lawn and maintaining it through fertilizing, watering, mowing and weed control.
http://www.lawn-care-tips.com/

Information from North Carolina State University professionals, including weed identification guide, pest and disease information, seasonal tips, and access to many publications.
http://www.turffiles.ncsu.edu/

Advice and information on various aspects of lawn care, including lawn diseases, mowers, and tools.
http://www.lawnandmower.com/

Information on planting, maintaining, and caring for a lawn.
http://www.rodsgarden.50megs.com/lawns.htm