Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management

Name: Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management
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ISBN: 9780471454786

ISBN-10: 0471454788

ISBN-13: 9780471454786

Edition: 2nd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Nick Christians

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Turfgrass management is the science of maintaining high quality turfgrasses. In this large and growing industry today's managers require a background not only in botany and horticulture but also in business management This book provides the basic principles of turfgrass managment at a level that is accessible to students but which is also suitable for experienced professionals. Today in the US turfgrass is a $50 billion industry. * Covers basic turfgrass science, fertilisation, mowing and turfgrass diseases and also provides practice tools to enable the reader to make practical every day management decisions * This new edition offers expanded information on turfgrass nutrition, nitrogen…

Book details

List price: $75.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/29/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 384
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.936
Language: English



Preface


Careers in the Turfgrass Industry


Introduction to the Grasses


Cool-Season Grasses


Warm-Season Grasses


Establishment


Soil Testing and Soil Amendment


Fertilization


Mowing


Irrigation


Thatch, Cultivation, and Topdressing


Weed Control


Turf Insects


Turfgrass Diseases


Sports Field Management


Sod Production


Professional Lawn Care


Golf Course Maintenance


About the Author


Index