Turfgrass Installation: Management and Maintenance

Turfgrass Installation: Management and Maintenance - Hardcover

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Turfgrass Installation: Management and Maintenance

Turfgrass Installation: Management and Maintenance - Hardcover

by Rodney Johns
$163.71
Sale price  $163.71 Regular price 

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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.

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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
ISBN9780071410083
Author Rodney Johns
PublisherMcGraw-Hill Companies
GenreTechnology, Design, and Hobbies & interests
FormatHardcover
PublishedNovember 2003
LanguageENG- English
Pages583
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Rodney Johns

Rodney Johns has a bachelor's degree in Plant Science from the University of Missouri at Columbia, as well as an AS in Business and Turf and a greenhouse management diploma. He has nearly 10 years of experience in the golf course industry, and was a superintendent of a golf course for 4 years.

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