| The Florida Lawn Handbook: Best Management Practices for Your Home Lawn in Florida Contributor(s): Trenholm, Laurie E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0813028027 ISBN-13: 9780813028026 Publisher: University Press of Florida OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2005 Annotation: Written in practical language by turfgrass experts, this edition is completely up-to-date with the most recent lawn management information. Color plates identify various grass types, weeds, diseases, and insects--"including those that are good for your lawn. Chapters cover selection, adaptability, establishment, and maintenance for each type of lawn; soil analysis and fertilization; yearly calendars for lawn care and culture; moving, watering and calibrating sprinkler systems and fertilizer spreaders; overseeding for winter color; preparing a lawn for drought and low temperatures; weed and thatch control; safe pesticide application and use; integrated pest management strategies; and complete, illustrated diagnostic information for weeds, diseases, insect problems, nematodes and other pests. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Lawns - Gardening | Regional - South (al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, Ms, Nc, Sc, Tn, Va, Wv) - Gardening | Reference |
| Dewey: 635.964 |
| LCCN: 2004058379 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 7.16" W x 10.06" (0.90 lbs) 172 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - South Atlantic - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Geographic Orientation - Florida |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Everything you need to know to keep your lawn looking its best Written in practical language by turfgrass experts, this new edition is completely up-to-date with the most recent lawn management information. Color plates identify various grass types, weeds, diseases, and insects--including those that are good for your lawn. Chapters cover selection, adaptability, establishment, and main-tenance for each type of lawn; soil analysis and fertilization; yearly calendars for lawn care and culture; mowing, watering, and calibrating sprinkler systems and fertilizer spreaders; overseeding for winter color; preparing a lawn for drought and low temperatures; weed and thatch control; safe pesticide application and use; integrated pest management strategies; and complete, illustrated diagnostic information for weeds, diseases, insect problems, nematodes, and other pests. |