Sports Turf Management

This industry favourite offers the latest information on growth, nutrition, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, as well as shade stress and light requirements and the benefits of turf. This book provides 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.

This book 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 and issues relating to specific playing surfaces.

This book contains illustrative examples of specific design elements of the most popular sports facilities. This edition contains new chapters on safety, public relations, and professionalism for future sports field managers, as well as fresh drawings and photos that highlight innovative field layout, grading, irrigation, and drainage.

Featuring green environmental practices and current information from recognized leaders in the field, this book invites you into the thriving turfgrass industry. Designed for both aspiring and practicing turfgrass managers, the book explains the science behind plant growth and soil properties and how to evaluate, establish and maintain a variety of green spaces, including golf courses, athletic fields, and landscaped lawns. In addition, it offers a review of critical math skills, an inside look at careers opportunities, and practical advice on effective business management practices to help prepare you for success.