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Picture Perfect - Mowing Techniques for Lawns, Landscapes & Sports David R. Mellor

Picture Perfect - Mowing Techniques for Lawns, Landscapes & Sports By David R. Mellor

Picture Perfect - Mowing Techniques for Lawns, Landscapes & Sports by David R. Mellor


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Summary

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.

Picture Perfect - Mowing Techniques for Lawns, Landscapes & Sports Summary

Picture Perfect - Mowing Techniques for Lawns, Landscapes & Sports by David R. Mellor

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 shares the turf mowing and maintenance secrets that have made him one of the leading creators of elaborate patterns used on athletic turf nationwide. Articles about Mellora s work have been published in the New York Times and USA Today, and he is currently the director of grounds for the Boston Red Sox Baseball Club. In Picture Perfect, Mellor gives you the benefit of his years of experience along with simple--to--use techniques for creating playing fields that are without doubt a cut above the rest.

About David R. Mellor

David Mellor is currently the Director of Grounds for the Boston Red Sox Baseball Club and a consultant to the Simplicity company. He is one of the leading creators of elaborate patterns used on athletic turf nationwide. Articles about his work have been published in the New York Times, USA Today, and he has appeared on numerous television and radio programs. In Picture Perfect, David gives you his years of experience and simple--to--use techniques, so you can make your lawn or sports field the envy of your neighbors and colleagues.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Test Your Soil. Chapter 3. Turfgrass Establishment. Chapter 4. Fertilization. Chapter 5. Common Nuisances. Chapter 6. Mowing Recommendations. Chapter 7. Making Turns with Your Mower. Chapter 8. Equipment -- Tools of the Artist. Chapter 9. Preventing Traffic and Wear Problems. Chapter 10. Techniques to Help Hide Damaged Turf. Chapter 11. Useful Tips. Chapter 12. How Patterns are Created. Chapter 13. Pattern Basics. Chapter 14. Pattern Instructions. Chapter 15. Photographing Your Lawn Art. Chapter 16. Three Challenging Situations. Chapter 17. Turfgrass Factoids. Chapter 18. Resources. Chapter 19. References.

Additional information

GOR007645349
9781575041513
1575041510
Picture Perfect - Mowing Techniques for Lawns, Landscapes & Sports by David R. Mellor
Used - Very Good
Hardback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
20010615
160
N/A
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