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.