Turfgrass Maintenance Reduction Handbook

Author : Doug Brede
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9781575041063
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Turfgrass Maintenance Reduction Handbook written by Doug Brede and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2000-03-15 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedic coverage of sure-fire strategies for maintaining your lawn, sports field, golf course, or park in perfect condition while using less water, fertilizer, mowing, pesticide, and labor! A major strength o the book is the wealth of information presented on management strategies, complete with do-it-yourself instructions for site selection, soil preparation, seed rates and planting, turf establishment, and renovation. Time and cost-saving techniques for effective mowing, thatch control, pest management, water conservation, water management, fertilizer use, stress management, and pest management are presented in a user-friendly manner--complete with helpful checklists, and step-by-step instructions. A vast amount of useful reference material will ensure the success of your maintenance program. No other book covers virtually every aspect of successful turf management. Features: * Covers every aspect of a successful turfgrass maintenance program. * Presents hundreds of cost-saving methods. * Tips to reduce labor. * Simple step-by-step instructions. * Hundreds of photographs and drawings. * Encyclopedic reference material. * Unique turf selection guidelines. * Fundamentals of turfgrass soils.

Author : Charles B. White
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1575041103
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Turf Managers' Handbook for Golf Course Construction, Renovation, and Grow-In written by Charles B. White and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2000-01-15 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time a book finally combines field experience with the fundamentals of turf science to help you understand the concepts involved in proper grown-in management, and to troubleshoot problems on-site throughout the management process. A major goal os this unique handbook is to outline and detail the numerous quality control issues that face golf course superintendents and managers--to serve as a guideline for the multitude of questions that need to be addressed before, during and after construction. It stresses the magnitude and importance of finish construction and grow-in as it relates to turf maintenance, turf performance and the playability of the course--from its opening into the future. A great resource to help educate owners and developers about the details of the grow-in sequence and its budgetary requirements.

Author : David Aldous
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317844904
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Turf Management written by David Aldous and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-17 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many leisure activities involve the use of turf as a surface. Grass surfaces on golf courses, bowling clubs, cricket pitches, racetracks, and parks all require maintenance by trained personnel. International Turf Management Handbook is written by a team of international experts. It covers all aspects of turf management and in particular * the selection and establishment of grass varieties * soils, irrigation and drainage * performance testing and playing qualities * issues relating to specific playing surfaces In its depth of coverage and detailed practical advice from around the world this comprehensive handbook is destined to become the standard reference work on the subject.

Author : Mohammad Pessarakli
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420006487
Total Pages : 730 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Turfgrass Management and Physiology written by Mohammad Pessarakli and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-10-09 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A multibillion dollar industry that has tripled in the last ten years, turfgrass management plays an important role in landscaping, golf courses, and other sports surfaces. Proper management and cultural practices are crucial for the performance of these versatile grasses, creating a demand among scientists, researchers, and industry professionals

Author : Herbert S. Conover
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Grounds Maintenance Handbook written by Herbert S. Conover and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning scheduling, and public relations; The growing and maintenance of turf; Planting and care of trees and shrubs; Selection, use, and maintenance of equipment; Diseases and insect control; Weeds and their eradication; Soil erosion; Maintenance of roads and parking areas; Materials specifications; Maintenance of picnic areas; Illustration credits; Glossary.

Author : Kathleen Carlton Ruppert
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 9780813016436
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Florida Lawn Handbook written by Kathleen Carlton Ruppert and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 1998 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gardeners should look no further than the Florida Lawn Handbook to help green up their lawns. It's chock-full of 'how to do it' information from the University of Florida's turf experts. Now there is no excuse not to have an attractive, earth-friendly lawn."--Tom MacCubbin, host of "Better Lawns and Gardens," Orlando, Florida This comprehensive, eco-friendly guide takes the mystery out of proper lawn care and maintenance in Florida. Written in practical language by turfgrass experts, this new edition is completely up-to-date and contains the most recent lawn management information, including approved pesticide and fertilizer practices. Color plates identify various grass types, weeds, diseases, and insects--including those that are good for your lawn. Chapters address: --the 8 Florida grasses: turf, bahia, Bermuda, buffalo, carpet, centipede, St. Augustine, and zoysia --selection, adaptability, establishment, and maintenance for each type of lawn, with comparative data for each --soil analysis and fertilization --yearly calendars for lawn care and culture --mowing, watering, and calibrating sprinkler systems and fertilizer spreaders --overseeding for winter color --preparing a lawn for drought and low temperatures --weed and thatch control --how to choose a lawn maintenance or landscaping service --safe pesticide application and use --integrated pest management strategies --complete diagnostic information by type of grass for identification of weeds, grass diseases, insect problems, nematodes, and other pests like moles, armadillos, fire ants, and gophers Kathleen C. Ruppert is environmental horticulturist and Robert J. Black is consumer horticulture specialist with the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida.

Author : Nick E. Christians
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118025431
Total Pages : 427 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management written by Nick E. Christians and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now revised & updated -- the essential book on turfgrass management! The new edition of Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management introduces the principles of turfgrass management, covering everything from basic turfgrass science to fertilization, mowing, turfgrass diseases, irrigation topdressing, pest management, as well as career paths, and much more. With an emphasis on explaining why certain management practices are handled as they are, this new edition: Incorporates updates throughout with special emphasis on pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and soil testing Contains expanded coverage of physiology, water quality and seed production, seed certification, and seed buying Offers step-by-step advice on the selection and maintenance of turfgrasses Includes the latest information on cutting-edge fertilization research, mowing techniques, and sports field management practices Features a full-color identification guide that covers the most common grasses and weeds Written on a level suitable for students, but with a wealth of information useful to experienced turfgrass managers, Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management, Fourth Edition provides a solid yet flexible grounding that readers can apply and adapt on the job to nearly any situation.

Author : Mohammad Pessarakli
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351104594
Total Pages : 950 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress, Fourth Edition written by Mohammad Pessarakli and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 950 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the publication of the third edition of the Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress, continuous discoveries in the fields of plant and crop environmental stresses and their effects on plants and crops have resulted in the compilation of a large volume of the latest discoveries. Following its predecessors, this fourth edition offers a unique and comprehensive collection of topics in the fields of plant and crop stress. This new edition contains more than 80% new material, and the remaining 20% has been updated and revised substantially. This volume presents 10 comprehensive sections that include information on soil salinity and sodicity problems; tolerance mechanisms and stressful conditions; plant/crop responses; plant/crop responses under pollution and heavy metal; plant/crop responses under biotic stress; genetic factors and plant/crop genomics under stress conditions; plant/crop breeding under stress conditions; empirical investigations; improving tolerance; and beneficial aspects of stressors. Features: Provides exhaustive coverage written by an international panel of experts in the field of agriculture, particularly in plant/crop stress areas Contains 40 new chapters and 10 extensively revised and expanded chapters Includes three new sections on plant breeding, stress exerted to weeds by plants, and beneficial aspects of stress on plants/crops Numerous case studies With contributions from 100 scientists and experts from 20 countries, this Handbook provides a comprehensive resource for research and for university courses, covering soil salinity/sodicity issues and plant/crop physiological responses under environmental stress conditions ranging from cellular aspects to whole plants. The content can be used to plan, implement, and evaluate strategies to mitigate plant/crop stress problems. This new edition includes numerous tables, figures, and illustrations to facilitate comprehension of the material as well as thousands of index words to further increase accessibility to the desired information.

Author : David Aldous
Publisher : St. Lucie Press
ISBN 13 : 9780849306815
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Turf Management Handbook written by David Aldous and published by St. Lucie Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed in association with more than 20 leading turf management authorities, the International Turf Management Handbook details the how the natural turfgrass surface functions. It explores strategies that blend biodiveristy and sustainability with the business of maintaining turf. It is essential reading for agriculture, horticulture, and natural resource professionals, and land managers.

Author : Nick E. Christians
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119205662
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management written by Nick E. Christians and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-10-20 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic turfgrass management handbook, updated with new developments in the field 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 well as new chapters discussing shade stress and light requirements and the benefits of turf. Though written at an introductory level, this book provides experienced turf managers with the most current thinking and new developments in wide range of topics, such as fertilization, grass selection, pest management, plant growth regulators, sports turf management practices, soil testing, and water quality. For students and experienced professionals alike, this book provides a thorough and well-rounded reference with everyday utility. Today’s turf managers must have detailed knowledge of agronomy, botany, entomology, horticulture, pathology, and business management. This book brings these diverse fundamentals together into a single volume and will help you to: Master the art and science of turfgrass care, cultivation, and management Learn best practices for mowing, fertilizing, soil health, irrigation, and more Identify, manage, and control insect, disease, and weed pests Examine the professional management of sports turf, golf courses, lawns, and sod Turf management is a $70 billion industry that reaches into sports, tourism, land management, real estate, and more. The care and maintenance of high quality turf requires careful consideration and monitoring of many variables, and both strategic planning and quick action are needed to stay ahead of threats from weather, pests, traffic, and more. Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management provides clear guidance and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the industry, with the latest information all turf managers need to know.