From reviews of the first edition:
"A must-have for anyone who wants a good-looking lawn."--Tampa Tribune

"A comprehensive, eco-friendly guide that takes the mystery out of proper lawn care and maintenance in Florida."--Gainesville Sun

“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, radio host of Better Lawns and Gardens, Orlando

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.

Laurie E. Trenholm is assistant professor of environmental horticulture at the University of Florida. J. Bryan Unruh is associate professor of environmental horticulture at the University of Florida.

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"If you must fuss over your grass, The Florida Lawn Handbook is for you."
--Florida Gardening

"Landscape management information straight from turfgrass experts."
--Jacksonville

"Takes the mystery out of tending your lawn."
--www.theledger.com

"A great book to help with lawn management."
--jacksonville.com