Faithin Omaha eBook Collection

Download or read book Managing Bermudagrass Turf written by L. B. McCarty and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-01-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're determined to create and maintain a beautiful bermuda-grass turf, then let this comprehensive reference be your guide. Here, you'll receive expert information on the fundamentals of green construction and growing-in processes, along with step-by-step cultural practices, and critical techniques for controlling weeds, insects, diseases, and nematodes. You get a comprehensive listing of the various bermudagrass species, complete with scientific and common names, propagation, and worldwide distribution. You'll also find out why and where certain weeds are likely to grow and what cultural or chemical remedies best keep them in check. Nearly 600 photographs illustrate the various stages of plant development and emphasize the key identification characteristics of each plant.