Picture Perfect: Mowing Techniques for Lawns, Landscapes, and Sports
"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....
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Picture Perfect gives you first-hand, step-by-step guidance on creating your own unique lawn patterns. You'll be the envy of your neighbors, or your professional colleagues, as your turf will stand alone as a testament to your commitment to excellence and creativity. It's easy to do, and requires no special equipment in many cases- only your desire to have the perfect lawn! You'll learn the basic patterns-checkerboard, stripes, diamonds, waves, arches and circles-in simple step-by-step instructions, along with practical advice on equipment selection and use. Picture Perfect teaches the basics of turfgrass management-everything from grass selection to fertilizers and mowing. Patterns are demonstrated with simple instructions followed by dozens of detailed photographs. David Mellor has made national and international headlines. His work with the Milwaukee Brewers and Boston Red Sox teams gives him a national forum to showcase his elaborate lawn patterns.
Chapter 1. IntroductionChapter 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
\ From Barnes & NobleReaders can learn how to replicate the magic of David Mellor's fantastical Fenway Park creations in their own garden design, whether tending to a simple lawn or a baseball diamond. Mellor's intricate patterns -- mowed meticulously into the grass at Fenway, and numerous other stadiums nationwide -- have garnered legions of fans who are sure to be delighted by this book. Highly readable and amply illustrated, Picture Perfect supplies instructions for attention-grabbing designs that can be adapted to any reader's fancy. The step-by-step design instructions are supplemented with valuable information about caring for your lawn or turf, selecting the proper tools, and other topics of interest to most gardeners or groundskeepers, making this a particularly versatile garden tome.\ \
