The Lawn

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ISBN: 9781025784410

The Culture of Turf in Park, Golfing and Home Areas

Lawrence Sumner Dickinson

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Landscape art & architecture; Landscape gardening; Golf

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""The Lawn; The Culture of Turf in Park, Golfing and Home Areas"" is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of establishing and maintaining high-quality turf. Written by Lawrence Sumner Dickinson, this work serves as an essential manual for anyone responsible for the cultivation of grass, from the private homeowner to the professional park superintendent and golf course greenskeeper. The text delves into the practical aspects of soil preparation, seed selection, and the specific needs of different turf varieties. Dickinson addresses the unique challenges of maintaining expansive green spaces, providing expert advice on fertilization, drainage, and pest control that remains relevant to students of horticultural history. By focusing on both aesthetic appeal and durability, the work explores how a well-kept lawn serves as the foundation for landscape design and athletic performance.

Whether detailing the precise requirements of a putting green or the broader needs of a public park, ""The Lawn"" offers a fascinating look into early 20th-century agricultural techniques. This book is an invaluable resource for landscaping enthusiasts and historians interested in the evolution of suburban and recreational environments.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Lawrence Sumner Dickinson
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 213g
ISBN: 9781025784410
ISBN 10: 1025784413
Pages: 146
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active