Product Description
The complete illustrated source book for the Turfgrass industry--examining every aspect of turf establishment and maintenance and providing practical solutions to a multitude of problems and situations. Includes numerous tables, charts, photos, and line drawings.
From the Back Cover
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KEEP TURFGRASS LOOKING ITS BEST! Whether it's used as a football field, a golf course, or a suburban slice of heaven, turfgrass presents unique challenges to those charged with maintaining it. That's why if caring for lawns is part of your work -- or if you just want to make your yard stand out from the rest -- McGraw-Hill's
Turfgrass Installation, Management, and Maintenance can help you do it right.
Written with insight by a leading landscaping professional, this fully illustrated guide examines every aspect of turf establishment and maintenance, offering practical solutions to a multitude of problems and situations. Included is comprehensive coverage of:
* Grass species
* Turf establishment and maintenance
* Soil types
* Pest management
* Pesticide application
* And much, much more!
Written with enough detail to satisfy the seasoned professional -- and yet still easily understood by the beginner --
Turfgrass Installation, Management, and Maintenance gives you the facts you need to keep things growing smoothly.
Includes: * Soils
* Plant Biology
* Turf Grass Species
* Cultural Practices
* Turf Establishment
* Pesticide Application
* Pest Management
* Business Management Practices
* Out on the Golf Course
* Golf Greens
* Turf in the Landscape
* Commercial Lawn Care
* Homeowner Lawn Care
* Careers in Turf Grass
