Picture Perfect

Author: David R. Mellor
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9781575041513
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
"Some artists use canvas to create a work of art. David Mellor uses a baseball field. His patterns are so precise and imaginative, I call him the Rembrandt of groundskeeping."--Bob Uecker, Milwaukee Brewers Broadcaster. Now you can transform your sports field or clubhouse lawn into an envy-grabbing work of optic art. In this book, David Mellor, currently the director of grounds for the Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, shares the turf mowing and maintenance secrets that have made him one of the leading creators of elaborate patterns used on athletic turf nationwide. He gives you the benefit of his years of experience along with simple-to-use techniques for creating playing fields that are a cut above the rest.--From publisher description.

American Green: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Lawn

Author: Ted Steinberg
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393866998
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
“Ted Steinberg proves once again that he is a master storyteller as well as our foremost environmental historian.”—Mike Davis The rise of the perfect lawn represents one of the most profound transformations in the history of the American landscape. American Green, Ted Steinberg's witty exposé of this bizarre phenomenon, traces the history of the lawn from its explosion in the postwar suburban community of Levittown to the present love affair with turf colorants, leaf blowers, and riding mowers.

Scotts Lawns

Author: Nick Christians
Publisher: Meredith Books
ISBN: 9780696212703
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
A guide to lawn care provides tips, techniques, and advice for an attractive yard, covering such topics as mowing, weeding, fertilizing, and getting rid of pests.

Your Perfect Lawn

Author: R.K.
Publisher: 大賢者外語
ISBN:
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 37

Book Description
You Deserve The Lawn Of Your Dreams! Be The Envy Of Your Friends And Neighbours, Save Time, Effort & Money When You Discover How To Create The Perfect Lawn. 'Your Perfect Lawn' is an amazing book, many of those must do jobs you've been putting off will seem much less daunting and will take far less time. You'll refer back to it again and again as you build towards 'the green of your dreams'.

Beautiful No-Mow Yards

Author: Evelyn Hadden
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604692383
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 252

Book Description
With Beautiful No-Mow Yards, you can transform your lawn into a livable garden and bring nature's beauty into your life! What has your perfect green lawn done for you lately? Is it really worth the time, effort, and resources you lavish on it? Armed with encouragement, inspiration, and cutting-edge advice from award-winning author Evelyn Hadden, you can liberate yourself at last! In this ultimate guide to rethinking your yard, Hadden showcases dozens of inspiring, eco-friendly alternatives to that demanding (and dare we say boring?) green turf. Trade your lawn for a lively prairie or replace it with a runoff-reducing rain garden. Swap it for an interactive adventure garden or convert it to a low-maintenance living carpet.

Loving Your Lawn

Author: Nigel Ruck
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780646559216
Category : Lawns
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
"The first truly Australian lawn guide designed specifically for our unique conditions. This practical, comprehensive guide to installing, maintaining and getting the most out of your outdoor room is set with stunning photography." -- Publisher description.

Lawn Gone!

Author: Pam Penick
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1607743159
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner. Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the anti-lawn movement is thriving, as today's eco-conscious consumers realize that their traditional lawns are water-hogging, chemical-ridden, maintenance-intensive burdens. Lawn Gone!, from award-winning gardening blogger Pam Penick, is the first basic introduction to low-water, easy-care lawn alternatives for beginning gardeners, written in a friendly style with an approachable package. It covers all the available time-saving options: alternative grasses, ground cover plants, artificial turf, hardscaping, mulch, and more. In addition, it includes step-by-step lawn-removal methods, strategies for dealing with neighbors and homeowner associations, and how to minimize your lawn if you're not ready to go all the way.

Lawnscaping

Author: Denny Schrock
Publisher: Scotts Books
ISBN: 9780696217630
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
"From the experts in lawn care comes Scotts Lawnscaping, the complete guide to landscaping your lawn. With a carpet of green as your starting point, learn how to create a landscape that offers visual pleasure while increasing the value of your home"--Publisher website (November 2006).

Tips & Traps for Growing and Maintaining the Perfect Lawn

Author: Rodney Johns
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071487336
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 219

Book Description
Choosing and installing an irrigation system Creating a lawn from seed and sod Understanding and preparing soil Lawn diseases and insect pests Watering, fertilizing, and weeding

Perfect Lawns

Author: Simon Akeroyd
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 1911358723
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn how to keep your lawn in perfect condition all year round with this handy little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener. This beautifully illustrated and practical guide is packed with invaluable advice on all aspects of lawn design, creation, and maintenance. The author discusses which types of mowers work best for different lawns, when and how to water and feed, and how to bring a neglected lawn back to life, as well as offering creative ideas for decorative elements.