TY - BOOK AU - Christians, Nick TI - Fundamentals of turfgrass management SN - 0470008407 U1 - 635.9642 PY - 2007/// CY - New Jersey PB - John Wiley & Sons N1 - CONTENTS Preface ix Acknowledgments xi 1 Careers in the Turfgrass Industry 1 2 Introduction to the Grasses 9 3 Cool-Season Grasses 33 4 Warm-Season Grasses 61 5 Establishment 77 6 Soil Testing and Soil Amendment 105 7 Fertilization 127 8 Mowing, Plant Growth Regulators, and Shade 155 9 Irrigation 169 10 Thatch, Cultivation, and Topdressing189 11 Weed Control 207 12 Turf Insects 243 13 Turfgrass Diseases 261 14 Sports Field Management 281 15 Sod Production 299 16 Professional Lawn Care 313 17 Golf Course Maintenance 327 About the Author 355 Index 357 ER -