Turfgrass Installation, Management and Maintenance

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>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.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Soils

Chapter 2: Plant Biology

Chapter 3: Turfgrass Species

Chapter 4: Careers in Turfgrass

Chapter 5: Cultural Practices

Chapter 6: Turf Establishment

Chapter 7: Residential and Homeowner Lawn Care Business

Chapter 8: Commercial Lawn Care

Chapter 9: Turf in the Landscape

Chapter 10: Irrigation

Chapter 11: Golf Course Management

Chapter 12: The Putting Green

Chapter 13: Fairways

Chapter 14: The Teeing Ground

Chapter 15: Topdressing

Chapter 16: Soil and Water Testing

Chapter 17: Pesticide Application

Chapter 18: Pest Management for Turfgrass

Chapter 19: Weeds Found in Turf and Landscapes

Chapter 20: Basic Chemical and Pesticide Principles

Chapter 21: Disease Problems and Fungicides Used in Turfgrass

INDEX

About the author

Rodney Johns (Canton, MO) served in the golf course business for 10 years prior to opening Arki-Tec Landscaping and Sales Company, LLC in 1995. He holds various degrees including Plant Science/Horticulture, Turf and Greenhouse Management. He serves on various advisory boards in industry and academia.

Summary

Examining various aspects of turf establishment and maintenance, this book provides solutions to problems and situations. It includes tables, charts, photos, and line drawings.

Product details

• Authors: Rodney Johns, Johns Rodney
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.11.2003
• EAN: 9780071410083
• ISBN: 978-0-07-141008-3
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 231 mm x 50 mm
• Weight: 967 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; Landwirtschaft, Garten und Gärtnern, SPORTS & RECREATION / General, GARDENING / General, ARCHITECTURE / Landscape, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General, Gardening / Horticulture, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Horticulture, Sporting venues, Commercial horticulture, Horticulture