The NOFA Organic Lawn and Turf Handbook

This 104-page, comprehensive and practical handbook details methods for growing and managing beautiful, healthy, organic turfgrass. Written and edited by scientists and NOFA accredited organic landscapers as a natural companion to NOFA's professional organic lawn and turf courses, it also stands alone as a unique and valuable resource for all landscapers. This book is aimed at professionals but will be a useful resource for anyone interested in creating beautiful organic lawns, parks or athletic fields in the Northeast and beyond.

Topics include:

• Why Organic?
•  Site Analysis
•  Soil Health, Fertility and Soil Testing
•  Soil Amendments
•  Cultural Practices
•  Making Compost
•  Weeds, Insects and Diseases
•  Special Issues: Athletic Turf vs. Lawns
•  Client Relations and Running a Business
•  Obtaining Materials