From Book News, Inc.
David Mellor's lawn patterns have been displayed on the fields of major-league sports teams and have been copied by professional grounds managers. In this guide for turf professionals and the interested reader, Mellor describes pattern-mowing techniques for use on home lawns, managed landscapes, sports fields, and golf courses. He begins with a discussion of the basics of turfgrass management, including soil testing and fertilization. The main part of the text presents instructions for techniques such as making turns with the mower, pattern basics, and photographing lawn art. The volume, which is illustrated with color photographs, is not indexed.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
"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. Articles about Mellor's work have been published in the New York Times and USA Today, and he is currently the director of grounds for the Boston Red Sox Baseball Club. In Picture Perfect, Mellor gives you the benefit of his years of experience along with simple-to-use techniques for creating playing fields that are without doubt a cut above the rest.


Back Cover Copy
"I had the privilege of working with David Mellor for many years and he is one of the most resourceful and creative people in his field. His work is extraordinary and he is one of the finest young men I know." —Allan H. (Bud) Selig, Commissioner of Baseball

"David is the perfect guy for a Picture Perfect book. His work at County Stadium was always tremendously appreciated by the players, home, and visitors alike."—Paul Molitor

"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. He's a cut above the rest."—Bob Uecker, Milwaukee Brewers Broadcaster

"With Milwaukee's constantly changing weather, the art of taking care of he playing field at Country Stadium had to be one of the most challenging. David was able to create a masterpiece regardless of these conditions."—Robin Yount


About the Author
David Mellor is currently the Director of Grounds for the Boston Red Sox Baseball Club and a consultant to the Simplicity company. He is one of the leading creators of elaborate patterns used on athletic turf nationwide. Articles about his work have been published in the New York Times, USA Today, and he has appeared on numerous television and radio programs. In Picture Perfect, David gives you his years of experience and simple-to-use techniques, so you can make your lawn or sports field the envy of your neighbors and colleagues.

FROM OUR EDITORS

Readers 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.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

"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. Articles about Mellor's work have been published in the New York Times and USA Today, and he is currently the director of grounds for the Boston Red Sox Baseball Club. In Picture Perfect, Mellor gives you the benefit of his years of experience along with simple-to-use techniques for creating playing fields that are without doubt a cut above the rest.

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