By David Mellor, Director of Grounds, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club

ISBN 1-57504-151-0 | Published 2001 | Hardcover |160 pp | black/white and color illus

David Mellor has made national and international headlines. His work with the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team gives him a national forum to showcase his elaborate lawn patterns, which have been copied by many professional grounds managers, and have lead to a world wide interest in perfecting his techniques for use on home lawns, managed landscapes, sports fields and golf courses. 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 – to help keep your lawn healthy. Patterns are demonstrated in simple instructions followed by dozens of detailed photographs. Maintain your facility or home lawn like the professionals – David Mellor shows you how in Picture Perfect.