Encompasses both cultural practice from across a broad range of uses (such as golf courses, lawns, parks, roadsides, and sports fields), as well as the scientific aspects of turfgrasses and their culture

This is one of the first books in a new line of EXPANDED compendia, which will cover more diseases, include more high-quality images integrated into the text, and provide updates that ensure effective diagnosis and control of diseases and disorders.

Addresses the important features of turfgrass systems, interactions, and management. Features expanded coverage of history of turf, anatomy and morphology, climatic adaptation, and soil physics.

Detailed advice on defining, analyzing, and solving today s most common turf problems. Features solutions for environmental, cultural, and pest and pesticide turf problems; coverage of human resources issues; and accessible methods for evaluation, analysis, and synthesis.

This reference handbook provides fully updated chemical, regulatory, health, and safety information on nearly 800 pesticides and other agricultural chemicals.

The latest information on growth, nutrition, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, as well as chapters discussing shade stress and light requirements and the benefits of turf.

This volume covers all aspects of pesticide principles and use, including topics such as: environmental considerations; insects; weeds; laws; and decontamination and disposal, amongst others.