Download or read book Turf Management Handbook and the Specialty Soil written by James D. Brewer and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Turf Management Handbook written by James D. Brewer and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete care and information for turf.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management written by Nick E. Christians and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FUNDAMENTALS OF TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT THE PREMIER TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK—UPDATED AND EXPANDED Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management is the longstanding authority on all aspects of the science and practices behind world-class turfgrass care. This fully revised Fifth Edition comes enriched by two new authors who share their cutting-edge research and real-world expertise on such topics as growth, soil testing, nutrition, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Coverage throughout is refreshed with new illustrations and charts, as well as: Expanded coverage on professional lawn care programs, including cool-season and warm-season turfgrasses, establishing methods and costs, cultivation, sand topdressing, and more Enhanced material on the most up-to-date thinking and practices in weed management Brand-new chapters on the environmental, economic, and quality-of-life benefits of well-maintained turf, as well as the influence of light on turf health Whether you’re earning a degree or a paycheck, Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management, Fifth Edition remains the most complete, respected guidebook of solutions for developing and maintaining the finest-standards of turfgrass.
Download or read book Turf Management Handbook written by James D. Brewer and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management written by Nick E. Christians and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now revised & updated -- the essential book on turfgrass management! The new edition of Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management 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. With an emphasis on explaining why certain management practices are handled as they are, this new edition: Incorporates updates throughout with special emphasis on pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and soil testing Contains expanded coverage of physiology, water quality and seed production, seed certification, and seed buying Offers step-by-step advice on the selection and maintenance of turfgrasses Includes the latest information on cutting-edge fertilization research, mowing techniques, and sports field management practices Features a full-color identification guide that covers the most common grasses and weeds Written on a level suitable for students, but with a wealth of information useful to experienced turfgrass managers, Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management, Fourth Edition provides a solid yet flexible grounding that readers can apply and adapt on the job to nearly any situation.
Download or read book International Turf Management written by David Aldous and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-17 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many leisure activities involve the use of turf as a surface. Grass surfaces on golf courses, bowling clubs, cricket pitches, racetracks, and parks all require maintenance by trained personnel. International Turf Management Handbook is written by a team of international experts. It covers all aspects of turf management and in particular * the selection and establishment of grass varieties * soils, irrigation and drainage * performance testing and playing qualities * issues relating to specific playing surfaces In its depth of coverage and detailed practical advice from around the world this comprehensive handbook is destined to become the standard reference work on the subject.
Download or read book Handbook of Turfgrass Management and Physiology written by Mohammad Pessarakli and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-10-09 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A multibillion dollar industry that has tripled in the last ten years, turfgrass management plays an important role in landscaping, golf courses, and other sports surfaces. Proper management and cultural practices are crucial for the performance of these versatile grasses, creating a demand among scientists, researchers, and industry professionals
Download or read book Advanced Turfgrass Management Lab Manual written by Bert McCarty and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turfgrasses are used for many purposes such as golf courses, sports fields, and a variety of commercial and homeowner settings. Many other uses include other recreational activities, functional uses such as roadsides and airports, and for a variety of erosion control activities. Successful turfgrass management does not occur by chance. This book provides the in-depth knowledge and understanding of the science needed to accomplish this. Units (chapters) are arranged so as to build upon previous ones to help improve the reader’s understanding of the science and art of successful turfgrass management.
Download or read book Turf Management Handbook written by Howard Bennett Sprague and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management written by Nick Christians and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-04-13 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Third Edition provides a complete, up-to-date introduction to all aspects of turfgrass management—from basic turfgrass science to establishment, mowing, irrigation, topdressing, fertilization, pest management, turfgrass diseases, and more. By giving full, in-depth explanations of all topics, this revised fundamentals guide makes it easier to apply covered material to a variety of environments, including golf courses, sports fields, and lawns.
Download or read book Turfgrass Maintenance Reduction Handbook written by Doug Brede and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2000-03-15 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedic coverage of sure-fire strategies for maintaining your lawn, sports field, golf course, or park in perfect condition while using less water, fertilizer, mowing, pesticide, and labor! A major strength o the book is the wealth of information presented on management strategies, complete with do-it-yourself instructions for site selection, soil preparation, seed rates and planting, turf establishment, and renovation. Time and cost-saving techniques for effective mowing, thatch control, pest management, water conservation, water management, fertilizer use, stress management, and pest management are presented in a user-friendly manner--complete with helpful checklists, and step-by-step instructions. A vast amount of useful reference material will ensure the success of your maintenance program. No other book covers virtually every aspect of successful turf management. Features: * Covers every aspect of a successful turfgrass maintenance program. * Presents hundreds of cost-saving methods. * Tips to reduce labor. * Simple step-by-step instructions. * Hundreds of photographs and drawings. * Encyclopedic reference material. * Unique turf selection guidelines. * Fundamentals of turfgrass soils.
Download or read book Turf Management Handbook written by Charles B. Schroeder and published by Interstate Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fundamentals of Growing Turfgrass written by Bhupendra Singh and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For efficient turfgrass management it is imperative to have an understanding of the fundamentals of turfgrass growth and management. This book presents the fundamental concepts, tools and techniques of turfgrass management in an easy to understand style to the home lawn growers, amateur gardeners, professional landscape architects, sports turf managers, turfgrass nursery developers, horticulturists and students of turfgrass science. The book can serve as a basic guide to all who are involved in turfgrass infrastructure planning, designing and maintenance. The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself. Grass is the forgiveness of nature - her constant benediction. Forests decay, harvests perish, flowers vanish, but grass is immortal. Grass is the cheapest plant to install and the most expensive to maintain. Sedges have edges, and rushes are round, grasses are hollow. What have you found? Fertilizer does no good in a heap, but a little spread around works miracles all over. By means of water, we give life to everything.
Download or read book Sports Turf Amenity Grasses written by David Aldous and published by Landlinks Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A key is provided to identify grasses easily using diagrams. Meticulously drawn illustrations provide an invaluable identification aid. This reference work will be essential reading for turf professionals, horticulture students and those working with public land."--BOOK COVER
Download or read book Golf Turf Management written by Lambert McCarty and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-06-14 with total page 1637 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golf Turf Management provides information on major agronomic and economic topics related to building and maintaining a viable golf course. The book features basic and applied information on available grasses including selection and use; applied turfgrass physiology; soils and soil amendments; environmental concerns; and comprehensive information on turfgrass physiology, plant nutrition, turf fertilizers, and water management. It discusses managing turf diseases, insects, and weeds; turf cultural practices; managing greens and tees as well as corporate course management strategies. Color photographs throughout illustrate concepts and topics including all major pest problems associated with golf courses and various agronomic practices necessary for successful and profitable course operation. The book suggests strategies to develop best management practices for golf courses including personnel and financial considerations when developing and implementing annual budgets, leasing versus buying equipment, and managing inventory. This book features sixteen chapters organized in a logical sequence conducive for teaching and practical use. Drawing on the author's more than thirty years of experience and research, the author brings together a wealth of information on how to optimize golf turf management and performance. Golf Turf Management is the only complete, up-to-date text dedicated to agronomic practices and personnel management practices necessary for fiscal success.
Download or read book Soil Manual I written by Murray Gordon Wallis and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Turf Management in the Transition Zone written by John Dunn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-02-05 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The transition zone is the toughest area in which to maintain quality turf. It is a zone where temperature and precipitation vary greatly from season to season and where more intensive maintenance of seasonal grasses is required.This is the only book to cover the maintenance of intensive turfgrasses found in such zones. Easy to read and practical this book offers the superintendent or turf manager accessible information in a complex and difficult area. * This is the only book to cover the maintenance of intensive turfgrasses found in the transition zones * It addresses the basic science of growth cycles, nutrients and fertilisers, in an accessible way, so that that turf managers can easily locate and understand the information they need * It covers all aspects of cultural practices including mowing and irrigation * Features information on diseases and insects specific to the transition zone
