Ruppert Kathleen (31 results)

paperback. Condition: Fair.

Paperback. Condition: Good. "Gardeners should look no further than the Florida Lawn Handbook to help green up their lawns. It's chock-full of 'how to do it' information from the University of Florida's turf experts. Now there is no excuse not to have an attractive, earth-friendly lawn."--Tom MacCubbin, host of "Better Lawns and Gardens," Orlando, Florida This comprehensive, eco-friendly guide takes the mystery out of proper lawn care and maintenance in Florida. Written in practical language by turfgrass experts, this new edition is completely up-to-date and contains the most recent lawn management information, including approved pesticide and fertilizer practices. Color plates identify various grass types, weeds, diseases, and insects--including those that are good for your lawn. Chapters address: --the 8 Florida grasses: turf, bahia, Bermuda, buffalo, carpet, centipede, St. Augustine, and zoysia --selection, adaptability, establishment, and maintenance for each type of lawn, with comparative data for each --soil analysis and fertilization --yearly calendars for lawn care and culture --mowing, watering, and calibrating sprinkler systems and fertilizer spreaders --overseeding for winter color --preparing a lawn for drought and low temperatures --weed and thatch control --how to choose a lawn maintenance or landscaping service --safe pesticide application and use --integrated pest management strategies --complete diagnostic information by type of grass for identification of weeds, grass diseases, insect problems, nematodes, and other pests like moles, armadillos, fire ants, and gophers Kathleen C. Ruppert is environmental horticulturist and Robert J. Black is consumer horticulture specialist with the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida.…

paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 2nd. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. "Gardeners should look no further than the Florida Lawn Handbook to help green up their lawns. It's chock-full of 'how to do it' information from the University of Florida's turf experts. Now there is no excuse not to have an attractive, earth-friendly lawn."--Tom MacCubbin, host of "Better Lawns and Gardens," Orlando, Florida This comprehensive, eco-friendly guide takes the mystery out of proper lawn care and maintenance in Florida. Written in practical language by turfgrass experts, this new edition is completely up-to-date and contains the most recent lawn management information, including approved pesticide and fertilizer practices. Color plates identify various grass types, weeds, diseases, and insects--including those that are good for your lawn. Chapters address: --the 8 Florida grasses: turf, bahia, Bermuda, buffalo, carpet, centipede, St. Augustine, and zoysia --selection, adaptability, establishment, and maintenance for each type of lawn, with comparative data for each --soil analysis and fertilization --yearly calendars for lawn care and culture --mowing, watering, and calibrating sprinkler systems and fertilizer spreaders --overseeding for winter color --preparing a lawn for drought and low temperatures --weed and thatch control --how to choose a lawn maintenance or landscaping service --safe pesticide application and use --integrated pest management strategies --complete diagnostic information by type of grass for identification of weeds, grass diseases, insect problems, nematodes, and other pests like moles, armadillos, fire ants, and gophers Kathleen C. Ruppert is environmental horticulturist and Robert J. Black is consumer horticulture specialist with the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. "Gardeners should look no further than the Florida Lawn Handbook to help green up their lawns. It's chock-full of 'how to do it' information from the University of Florida's turf experts. Now there is no excuse not to have an attractive, earth-friendly lawn."--Tom MacCubbin, host of "Better Lawns and Gardens," Orlando, Florida This comprehensive, eco-friendly guide takes the mystery out of proper lawn care and maintenance in Florida. Written in practical language by turfgrass experts, this new edition is completely up-to-date and contains the most recent lawn management information, including approved pesticide and fertilizer practices. Color plates identify various grass types, weeds, diseases, and insects--including those that are good for your lawn. Chapters address: --the 8 Florida grasses: turf, bahia, Bermuda, buffalo, carpet, centipede, St. Augustine, and zoysia --selection, adaptability, establishment, and maintenance for each type of lawn, with comparative data for each --soil analysis and fertilization --yearly calendars for lawn care and culture --mowing, watering, and calibrating sprinkler systems and fertilizer spreaders --overseeding for winter color --preparing a lawn for drought and low temperatures --weed and thatch control --how to choose a lawn maintenance or landscaping service --safe pesticide application and use --integrated pest management strategies --complete diagnostic information by type of grass for identification of weeds, grass diseases, insect problems, nematodes, and other pests like moles, armadillos, fire ants, and gophers Kathleen C. Ruppert is environmental horticulturist and Robert J. Black is consumer horticulture specialist with the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. Reissue. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Some light rubbing and edgewear. Text is clean and tight in binding, no ownership or other markings. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

University of Florida, - Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. 4to 11" x 8 5/8". Softcover. vi, 217 pages. A wealth of valuable information. 112 color plates on slick paper. Fine.

softcover. Condition: Fine. wonderful title; Always Delivery Confirmation. 35 Years Fast Excellent Service. We Know How To Pack Books.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAPERBACK. viii. + 208pp. 16 pages in color + numerous line drawings & occasional tables. Double columned text. Portions of this edition revised March 1991. VG+. (previous owners ID stamp on inside front cover, 4 pages have light high-lighting in yellow else a clean/tight/bright copy).

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. A 234 page work with 240 color plates near the back of the volume. There is no creasing on the spine. The work is printed on high quality paper with a number of tables and figures. The work is identified as SP135. A quite nice copy; available for immediate shipment, carefully packed in a sturdy box. …

Soft cover. Condition: New. 2nd Edition. This is the book you need to have a beautiful Florida lawn. Color plates help you identify all sorts of grass types, weeds, diseases, and insects (some are actually good for your lawn!) All the articles in the Florida Lawn Handbook are written in a practical style by turfgrass experts. Available for immediate shipment, carefully packed in a sturdy box1.…

A Fine Soft cover. Condition: New. No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition, First Printing. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. In this full-color eco-friendly guide to landscaping in Florida, the authors discuss trees, palms, shrubs, ground covers, and vines as well as the uses of mulches and compost. Additional problem-solving sections tackle soils and fertilizers, pruning, weeds, nematodes, plant diseases, and coping with cold weather. A safety guide and list of resources for further help make this the most complete single-volume source for environmentally sound landscaping in Florida and a boon for newcomers to the state.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. A 208 page work whose contents include, Selection & Adaptability, Establishment, Maintenance, Weed Control, Insect problems, Disease problems, Nematodes, Other pests, Pesticide application and use. The book is intended as a training guide for Florida Gardeners in an effort to inform residents. This book is an ex-libris copy with the only indication being an embossed stamp on the back cover and the first page. The spine has wear at the head and tail and at edges but no creasing on the spine per se. However, the front cover has creasing ranging from a half an inch to an inch from the spine. Panels of color illustrations between pages 89 and 104. Flipping through the work I find no underlining nor highlighting, no bookplates, no remainder marks, no dogeared pages, no foxing, no smudges. A quite serviceable copy; available for immediate shipment, carefully packed in a sturdy box.…

Soft cover. Condition: New.

Quarto, softbound, color-illus. covers, 217 pp. Full-color photos. Fine (As New). "One look inside the Florida Lawn Handbook and you'll see it's the one book you need to have a beautiful Florida lawn. Color plates help you identify all sorts of grass types, weeds, diseases, and insects (some are actually good for your lawn!)." Contents Include: Selection and Adaptability; Establishment; Maintenance; Pest Management; Weed Control; Insect Problems; Disease Problems; Nematodes; Other Pests; Pesticide Application and Use; County Cooperative Extension Service offices; Color Plates. Florida, Gardening, Floridiana, Grass, Lawn, Horticulture, Agriculture, Turf.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. These volumes are prototypes. 1st editions. Quarto. Green softbound editions, with black spines and hole punched, with subject tabs. Illustrated. Near Fine with a very minor stain to top of page ends. Florida, horticulture.

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.