Fundamentals of turfgrass management / Nick Christians.

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Main Author: Christians, Nick, 1949-
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2007], ©2007.
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Turf management.
Physical Description:x, 368 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map ; 25 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Careers in the turfgrass industry
  • Introduction to the grasses
  • Cool-season grasses
  • Warm-season grasses
  • Establishment
  • Soil testing and soil amendment
  • Fertilization
  • Mowing, plant growth regulators, and shade
  • Irrigation
  • Thatch, cultivation, and topdressing
  • Weed control
  • Turf insects
  • Turfgrass diseases
  • Sports field management
  • Sod production
  • Professional lawn care
  • Golf course maintenance.