Customer Reviews

A Man's Turf: The Perfect Lawn

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Overall I liked the book, especially its coverage of the history of lawns. I guess we all assume lawns have always been there, which is decidedly not the case. On the other hand, as a how-to book it needs some work. The author gives numerous recommendations on lawn care but never mentions something as important as adding lime to bring up the pH when necessary. Good coffee table book, but I'll look for another how-to lawn care book.

I agree that this book is not for tech. ref. but is more of a commentary on why men are so obsessed about lawns and mowing and having the "Perfect Lawn." Many people have asked me why I love lawns and grass and mowing. I could not answer that. He(Mr. Scultz) answered that question for me perfectly and eloquently. He draws a story in your mind and this is one book you won't put down until you are finished with it. I loved it and I read it all day long, And I am a landscaper!

Wow! Every thing you wanted to know about your lawn and then some. Warren Schultz has made it easy for the man who only has the weekend and then thenmaybe an hour or two to get rid of mold, fungus and unsightly weeds. It is loaded with information for the casual grassologist, but it is written in a user friendly, humorous fashion. Everyone should find a place for this book on their must read list.

*A Man's Turf* is well put together and masterfully edited. I appreciate a book that not only looks good--most books published today do--but that is also well crafted. After all, it's the words that count, and all the words are there and in the proper sequence in this book. Thank you, Mr. Schultz, and thank you Clarkson Potter!