It's time to check out some new techniques or some older ones we've forgotten to make our yards and gardens as spiffy as ever. These books do not go out-of-date.

　　1. "Gardening Techniques" by Ortho Books - (1984) Step-by-step directions for all basic gardening methods. Really well illustrated.

　　2. "All About Lawns" by Ortho Books - (1999) Easy options to yard care problems from repairing to reconstructing a lawn.

　　3. "Landscaping 1-2-3" by Home Depot Books - (2001) Regional edition covering tools and selection, design and equipment, groundcovers, trees and shrubs and vines.

　　All 3 for $4.