This is a picture of me and my dad fishing behind our house in 1972.  Little did I know that the things I learned then would influence me to write the book The Journey to a Bulletproof Lawn.

My story began in 1973 when, as a kid in Ft. Lauderdale, I helped my parents take car of our lawn.  Little did I know that observations made almost 30 years ago would provide the initial seeds for a three-year project of watching grass grow!  I'm going to share with you a series of coincidences that helped me understand first hand the most critical factors when growing St. Augustinegrass. 

The three-year journey lead me to read several books, articles and scientific publications.  It lead me to conversations with top scholars, professors and academicians in the field of lawn care, soil science, drainage and turf maintenance from universities across the country.  The knowledge gained was put to the test in my own yard.  "The Journey to a Bulletproof Lawn" is full of before and after pictures that help illustrate the practical application of academic principals. 

Imagine having a lawn that is naturally resistant to insects and weeds reducing the need for herbicides and pesticides.  Imagine if the same lawn required minimal water, fewer mowings and less maintenance then the one you currently have.  You would save time, money and save the environment while at the same time attain a beautiful lawn.  This book will help turn that imagination into a reality.