| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 472 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), color maps |
| Contents |
Benefits of turf and its management -- Part I: grasses. Introduction to the grasses -- Cool-season grasses -- Warm-season grasses -- Ornamental grasses -- Part II: turf culture. Establishment -- Soil testing and soil amendments -- Turf nutrition and fertilization -- Mowing, rolling, and plant growth regulators -- Irrigation -- Thatch, cultivation, and topdressing -- Light requirements and shade management -- Part III: turf pest management. Turf weed management -- Turf insect management -- Turf disease management -- Part IV: the turf industry. Careers in the turfgrass industry -- Sports turf management -- Sod production -- Professional lawn care -- Golf course maintenance |
| Summary |
"Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management is the bestselling guide with expert coverage of basic turfgrass science and all aspects of practical care. Now in its fifth edition, this industry favorite offers the latest information on growth, nutrition, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, as well as new chapters discussing shade stress and light requirements and the benefits of turf. Though written at an introductory level, this book provides experienced turf managers with the most current thinking and new developments in wide range of topics, such as fertilization, grass selection, pest management, plant growth regulators, sports turf management practices, soil testing, and water quality. For students and experienced professionals alike, this book provides a thorough and well-rounded reference with everyday utility"--Publisher's description |
| Notes |
Revised edition of Fundamentals of turfgrass management / Nick Christians. 4th ed. ©2011 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from electronic title page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed February 11, 2019) |
| Subject |
Turf management.
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GARDENING -- Essays.
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GARDENING -- Reference.
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GARDENING -- Vegetables.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Horticulture.
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Turf management
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Patton, Aaron J., 1978- author
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Law, Quincy D., 1987- author
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| LC no. |
2016030897 |
| ISBN |
9781119205661 |
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1119205662 |
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9781119205562 |
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1119205565 |
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9781119308867 |
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1119308860 |
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