Fundamentals of turfgrass management, (3rd ed )

Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management, Third Edition provides an introduction to the principles of turfgrass management by covering everything from basic turfgrass science to fertilization, mowing, turfgrass diseases, career paths, and much more. To help meet the demands of this large and growing industry, this book provides basics of managing golf courses as well as sports fields and lawns. The new edition offers expanded and updated information on pesticides, soil testing and soil amendments, micronutrients in fertilization, herbicides, insects, and fungal diseases.

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Chapter 1 Careers in the Turfgrass Industry.

Chapter 2 Introduction to the Grasses.

Chapter 3 Cool-Season Grasses.

Chapter 4 Warm-Season Grasses.

Chapter 5 Establishment.

Chapter 6 Soil Testing and Soil Amendment.

Chapter 7 Fertilization.

Chapter 8 Mowing, Plant Growth Regulators, and Shade.

Chapter 9 Irrigation.

Chapter 10 Thatch, Cultivation, and Topdressing.

Chapter 11 Weed Control.

Chapter 12 Turf Insects.

Chapter 13 Turfgrass Diseases.

Chapter 14 Sports Field Management.

Chapter 15 Sod Production.

Chapter 16 Professional Lawn Care.

Chapter 17 Golf Course Maintenance.

About the Author.

Index.