The Florida Lawn Handbook

Author : Laurie Elizabeth Trenholm
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813028026
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Florida Lawn Handbook written by Laurie Elizabeth Trenholm and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Kathleen Carlton Ruppert
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 9780813016436
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Florida Lawn Handbook written by Kathleen Carlton Ruppert and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 1998 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gardeners should look no further than the Florida Lawn Handbook to help green up their lawns. It's chock-full of 'how to do it' information from the University of Florida's turf experts. Now there is no excuse not to have an attractive, earth-friendly lawn."--Tom MacCubbin, host of "Better Lawns and Gardens," Orlando, Florida This comprehensive, eco-friendly guide takes the mystery out of proper lawn care and maintenance in Florida. Written in practical language by turfgrass experts, this new edition is completely up-to-date and contains the most recent lawn management information, including approved pesticide and fertilizer practices. Color plates identify various grass types, weeds, diseases, and insects--including those that are good for your lawn. Chapters address: --the 8 Florida grasses: turf, bahia, Bermuda, buffalo, carpet, centipede, St. Augustine, and zoysia --selection, adaptability, establishment, and maintenance for each type of lawn, with comparative data for each --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 --how to choose a lawn maintenance or landscaping service --safe pesticide application and use --integrated pest management strategies --complete diagnostic information by type of grass for identification of weeds, grass diseases, insect problems, nematodes, and other pests like moles, armadillos, fire ants, and gophers Kathleen C. Ruppert is environmental horticulturist and Robert J. Black is consumer horticulture specialist with the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida.

Author : S. P. Brown
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780916287139
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Florida Lawn Handbook written by S. P. Brown and published by . This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Tom Macubbin
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 9781591864240
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Florida Lawn Guide written by Tom Macubbin and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lawn Guide Series takes the mystery out of lawn care and maintenance. The book describes how to properly plant, fertilize and water as well as recommendations on how to address the inevitable lawn problems.

Author : Tom MacCubbin
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 0760370532
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Florida Gardener's Handbook, 2nd Edition written by Tom MacCubbin and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this revised and updated 2nd edition of Florida Gardener's Handbook, gardeners in the Sunshine State are handed all the know-how they'll need to grow a lush, productive garden. The environmentally sound growing info for both edible and ornamental plants found here is your green thumb map to success. With profiles of more than 300 plants proven to thrive in Florida's unique climate, including shrubs, trees, perennials, annuals, vegetables, fruits, tropical plants, lawn grasses, and more, you'll be able to select the best plants to create a beautiful landscape or a high-yielding edible garden. Helpful charts highlight sun and shade requirements and offer clear and concise plant variety information. Month-by-month care and cultivation guides are offered for each plant group, guiding your journey—even if you're a first-time Florida gardener. Authors Tom MacCubbin and Georgia B. Tasker, along with pro gardeners Robert Bowden and Joe Lamp'l, address the many challenges of Florida gardening, including a changing climate and saltwater gardening information. The how-to methods for planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and much more are rich with information essential to Floridians. This comprehensive and extensive guide is the best resource for growing in the Sunshine State. Whether you live in Nassau County, the Florida Keys, or somewhere in between, the Florida Gardener's Handbook has you covered. Florida Gardener's Handbook is part of the Gardener's Handbook series from Cool Springs Press. Other books in the series include Midwest Gardener's Handbook, Carolinas Gardener's Handbook, Northwest Gardener's Handbook, and many others.

Author : Henry W. Indyk
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Home Lawn Handbook written by Henry W. Indyk and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mac Perry
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781561640577
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Landscaping in Florida written by Mac Perry and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 1990 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a wealth of practical and pleasing landscape ideas suited to the demands of the Florida climate and environment.

Author : Lane L. Winward
Publisher : Lyons Press
ISBN 13 : 9781558211483
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Healthy Lawn Handbook written by Lane L. Winward and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional landscaper Lane Winward explains how the home gardener can achieve a lush, vibrant, weed-free lawn. Includes organic lawn care, a state-by-state assessment of lawn-care strategies, and regional calendar. Illustrated with line drawings.

Author : Robert Bowden
Publisher : Fruit & Vegetable Gardening Gu
ISBN 13 : 1591869056
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Florida Fruit & Vegetable Gardening written by Robert Bowden and published by Fruit & Vegetable Gardening Gu. This book was released on 2015-04-06 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to plant, grow & harvest the best fruits & vegetables in the sunshine state. Get tips, charts & maps to assist throughout the different climates in Florida.

Author : David Aldous
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317844912
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Turf Management written by David Aldous and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-17 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many leisure activities involve the use of turf as a surface. Grass surfaces on golf courses, bowling clubs, cricket pitches, racetracks, and parks all require maintenance by trained personnel. International Turf Management Handbook is written by a team of international experts. It covers all aspects of turf management and in particular * the selection and establishment of grass varieties * soils, irrigation and drainage * performance testing and playing qualities * issues relating to specific playing surfaces In its depth of coverage and detailed practical advice from around the world this comprehensive handbook is destined to become the standard reference work on the subject.