Turfgrass Installation, Management and Maintenance (Hardcover, Ed)

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KEEP TURFGRASS LOOKING ITS BEST!

Whether it’s used as a football field, a golf course, or a suburban slice of heaven, turfgrass presents unique challenges to those charged with maintaining it. That’s why if caring for lawns is part of your work — or if you just want to make your yard stand out from the rest — McGraw-Hill’s Turfgrass Installation, Management, and Maintenance can help you do it right.

Written with insight by a leading landscaping professional, this fully illustrated guide examines every aspect of turf establishment and maintenance, offering practical solutions to a multitude of problems and situations. Included is comprehensive coverage of:

* Grass species

* Turf establishment and maintenance

* Soil types

* Pest management

* Pesticide application

* And much, much more!

Written with enough detail to satisfy the seasoned professional — and yet still easily understood by the beginner — Turfgrass Installation, Management, and Maintenance gives you the facts you need to keep things growing smoothly.

Includes:

* Soils

* Plant Biology

* Turf Grass Species

* Cultural Practices

* Turf Establishment

* Pesticide Application

* Pest Management

* Business Management Practices

* Out on the Golf Course

* Golf Greens

* Turf in the Landscape

* Commercial Lawn Care

* Homeowner Lawn Care

* Careers in Turf Grass

About the Author:
Rodney Johns (Canton, MO) was employed in the golf course maintenance business for 10 years prior to opening Arki-Tec Landscaping and Sales Company, LLC in 1995. He has many years of professional experience in the turfgrass industry and serves on various advisory boards in both industry and academia.

General

Imprint:	McGraw-Hill Professional
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2003
First published:	2004
Authors:	Rodney Johns
Dimensions:	231 x 158 x 50mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	583
Edition:	Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-07-141008-3
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Horticulture > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sporting events, tours & organisations > Sporting venues Promotions
LSN:	0-07-141008-2
Barcode:	9780071410083

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