cover image Lawn Geek: Tips and Tricks for the Ultimate Turf from the Guru of Grass

Lawn Geek: Tips and Tricks for the Ultimate Turf from the Guru of Grass

John ""Trey"" Rogers II. New American Library, $15 (337pp) ISBN 978-0-451-22035-6

Turf scientist Trey Rogers-a genuine doctor of agronomy-gives homeowners the knowledge they need to outshine their neighbors in this educational and entertaining lawn care overview. Rogers starts with the basics, from the key segments of a grass plant to choosing the right type of grass for your region. His tips on maintenance include everything from choosing the right fertilizer to watering and mowing, without getting bogged down in minutiae, making this book is a valuable all-around resource. Rogers's tips on fertilizing and weeding alone are sure to save the amateur lawn keeper some money. The well-versed agronomist keeps his text light and his reader in mind, offering encouragement and reassurance along with a little science and a lot of solid advice.