Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management

Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management

Now revised & updated -- the essential book on turfgrass management!<br /> <br /> <p>The new edition of <i>Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management</i> introduces the principles of turfgrass management, covering everything from basic turfgrass science to fertilization, mowing, turfgrass diseases, irrigation topdressing, pest management, as well as career paths, and much more.</p> <p>With an emphasis on explaining why certain management practices are handled as they are, this new edition:</p> <ul> <li>Incorporates updates throughout with special emphasis on pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and soil testing</li> <li>Contains expanded coverage of physiology, water quality and seed production, seed certification, and seed buying</li> <li>Offers step-by-step advice on the selection and maintenance of turfgrasses</li> <li>Includes the latest information on cutting-edge fertilization research, mowing techniques, and sports field management practices</li> <li>Features a full-color identification guide that covers the most common grasses and weeds</li> </ul> <p>Written on a level suitable for students, but with a wealth of information useful to experienced turfgrass managers, <i>Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management, Fourth Edition</i> provides a solid yet flexible grounding that readers can apply and adapt on the job to nearly any situation.</p>