About the Book
The essential book on turfgrass management, now revised and updated
Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management, Third Edition introduces the principles of turfgrass management, covering everything from basic turfgrass science to fertilization, mowing, turfgrass diseases, career paths, and much more.
With an emphasis on explaining why certain management practices are handled as they are, this new edition offers expanded and updated information on:
Pesticides
Cool-season and warm-season grasses
Soil testing and soil amendments
Micronutrients in fertilization
Herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides
Sports turf and sports field construction
Golf course construction and management
Written on a level suitable for students, but with a wealth of information useful to experienced turfgrass managers, Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management, Third Edition provides a solid yet flexible grounding that readers can apply and adapt on the job to nearly any situation.
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.