The Florida Lawn Handbook, Third Edition: Best Management Practices for Your Home Lawn in Florida

by Laurie E. Trenholm

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 main­tenance 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.  

224 pages, Paperback

First published March 17, 2005

Reviews

[Karen Syed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, this one is not the thrilling read I am used to, but it was darn helpful. We recently bought a house in central Florida and the previous owners abused the lawn horribly. It was overrun with weeds, ants, and the grass was cut so short it actually burned.

I got this book and now I have a much better handle on my yard. The wording is fairly simple and things are explained in segments that are easy to follow and refer back to. The photos were a HUGE help. I now know what kind of grass I have, what all the weeds we are trying to eliminate are, and how to care for the lawn so it loves me back.

In two short months, we already have great improvement. It may be a dry read, but it is a useful one.