Fundamentals of turfgrass management /

"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 wel...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Christians, Nick, 1949- (Autor), Patton, Aaron J., 1978- (Autor), Law, Quincy D., 1987- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, [2017]
Edición:Fifth edition.
Temas:
Turf management.
Pelouses > Entretien.
GARDENING > Essays.
GARDENING > Reference.
GARDENING > Vegetables.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Horticulture.
Turf management
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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

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