Lawn/Landscape Books.

[Green Acres]

I'm still new to this and was wondering if there was any good books out there on Lawn and Landscape. Nothing will compare to this forum but thought a good book might help.

[LoneStarLawn]

Here are some links to free magazines sub.


PRO Magazine
http://www.promagazine.com
Lawn and Landscape
http://www.lawnandlandscape.com
Grounds Maintenance
http://www.grounds-mag.com
Landscape Management
http://www.landscapegroup.com
Turf Magazine
http://www.turfmagazine.com

[MJ]

I had the same question so I did a Web Search for "Lawn Care". Lots of good sites to publications.

Mick

[Fantasy Lawns]

at books a million or barnes ask for a title "how to open & operate a home based landscaping business" by owne dell published by "the globe pequot press" 1994, $15.00.... very broad & covers many topics ..... from legal to sample bids ....

[Vandora Lawn & Landscape]

I've read that book. Its a handy reference.

[Chip]

Has anyone read any of Phil Nilson's book's? I am very tempted to order a couple of them but the cheapo inside me doesn't like spending $40 or more for a book that I can't pick-up and page through first. I think I asked this question a long time ago when Phil used to post here regularly but never had any responses.

[thelawnguy]

His labor time data handbook (the first and only one I actually bought) is well worth it, the rest of em, at least the three he let me pick out for free, were a huge disappointment. One I sold, one I gave away, the third one is being used to level the leg on my desk.

[Hardy Enterprises]

Phil has some good books. The time labor handbook I use regularly. The other books I pick up occasionally and reread to refresh my memory and see if I can pick up any new tips.

Jay

[MOW ED]

I just rec'd a book from an auction on e-bay titled
Turfgrass management (fourth edition) A.J. Turgeon.
Its 96.00 on Amazon, I got it for 1/3rd of that.

It is the most comprehensive text on managing turf that I have seen dealing with all aspects of turf. If you want to know your product then this is for you. And no I'm not a salesman.

[Lance720]

Turfgrass Science and Managment (second edition) by Robert Emmons is also good.
Lance

[kutnkru]

When I first started there was a gentleman out there publishing his ideas on how to mow, prune, etc as well as what he had found to be fair market values nationwide. The name of his company was THE GREAT OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE COMPANY. His name was Roy and he was based in Ky.

You could look for him in the back of trade publications (Southern Turf/Pro/Pavement Maintenance)etc.

Hope this helps
Kris