| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the Authors -- About the STMA -- Preface -- Part 1 Principles of Sports Turf Culture -- Chapter 1 Turfgrasses -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Biology and Identification -- 1.3 Turfgrass Types -- 1.4 Turfgrass Selection -- 1.5 Using the Two-Map System to Select Turfgrass -- 1.6 Planting Times and Rates -- 1.7 Soil Preparation -- 1.8 Planting Techniques -- 1.9 Establishment -- 1.10 Overseeding Warm-Season Fields -- 1.11 Sustaining a Mixed Warm and Cool Season Turfgrass Canopy in the Transition Zone -- 1.11 Exploring Possibilities |
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1.11 Discovering Solutions -- 1.11 Conclusion -- Chapter 2 Soils and Soil Science -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Soil as a Medium for Turfgrass -- Chapter 3 Fertility and Fertilizers -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Nutrient Requirements -- 3.3 Nutrient Uptake -- 3.4 Soil Reaction -- 3.5 Fertilizer Analysis -- 3.6 Fertilizer Sources -- 3.7 Application Rates and Frequencies -- 3.8 Micronutrients -- 3.9 Biostimulants -- Chapter 4 Mowing -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Types of Mowers -- 4.3 Turf Response -- 4.4 Height and Frequency -- 4.5 Pattern -- 4.6 Clipping Removal -- 4.7 Equipment and Safety |
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4.8 Chemical Growth Regulators -- Chapter 5 Irrigation -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Irrigation and Turfgrass Culture -- 5.3 General Principles of Turfgrass Irrigation -- 5.4 Portable Irrigation Systems -- 5.5 Installed Irrigation Systems -- 5.5 The Problem -- 5.5 The Solution -- 5.5 The Problem -- 5.5 The Solution -- 5.6 Wireless Sensor Technology -- 5.7 Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) -- 5.8 The Use of Nonpotable Water for Sports Field Irrigation -- 5.9 Know Your Water Source -- Chapter 6 Drainage -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Surface Drainage -- 6.3 Internal Drainage -- 6.3 The Problem |
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6.3 The Cause -- 6.3 The Solution -- 6.3 The Result -- 6.4 Installed Drain Systems -- 6.4 The Problem -- 6.4 The Cause -- 6.4 The Solution -- 6.4 The Problem -- 6.4 The Cause -- 6.4 The Solution -- 6.4 The Result -- 6.5 Other Drain System Practices -- Chapter 7 Aeration and Topdressing -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Aerating for Optimal Turf Responses -- 7.2 The Problem -- 7.2 The Cause -- 7.2 The Solution -- 7.2 The Result -- 7.3 Aeration Equipment -- 7.4 Topdressing -- Chapter 8 Thatch -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Definition of Thatch -- 8.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Thatch in Sports Turf |
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8.4 How Thatch Develops -- 8.5 Maintaining a Managed Thatch Layer -- 8.6 Reducing Excessive Thatch Buildup -- Chapter 9 Turfgrass Stresses and Remedies -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Mechanical Stresses -- 9.3 Environmental Stresses -- 9.4 Weeds, Insects, and Diseases -- Chapter 10 Wise Use of Chemicals -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 The Label Is the Law -- 10.3 Planning and Performing Applications -- 10.4 Record Keeping -- Chapter 11 Organic Field Management -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Definitions and Principles of Organic Field Management -- 11.3 Principles and Concepts of Organic Field Management |
| Summary |
"Sports Fields is a comprehensive technical reference for professionals who are responsible for the design, construction, renovation, or maintenance of athletic facilities. This guidebook offers illustrations of specific design elements of all popular sports facilities, and takes a deep dive into frequently encountered sports field issues with effective solutions and management practices. This Third Edition offers new chapters on safety, public relations, and professionalism for future sports field managers, new drawings and photos featuring innovative field layout, grading, irrigation, and drainage, and all-new case studies featuring best practices and techniques for sports fields from high school to professional level"-- Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher |
| Subject |
Athletic fields -- United States -- Design and construction
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Athletic fields -- United States -- Maintenance and repair
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Sports facilities -- United States -- Design and construction
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Sports facilities -- United States -- Maintenance and repair
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Turf management -- United States
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Athletic fields -- Design and construction.
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Athletic fields -- Maintenance and repair.
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Sports facilities -- Design and construction.
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Sports facilities -- Maintenance and repair.
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Turf management.
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United States.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Krans, Jeff, author
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Goatley, Mike, author
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| LC no. |
2019057872 |
| ISBN |
1119534747 |
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9781119534723 |
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1119534720 |
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9781119534747 |
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