This extensively revised edition of Richard L. Duble's reference volume contains all the information needed to create and maintain beautiful lawngrass for homes, golf courses, athletic fields, and parks in mild climates.
Based on the author's thirty years of research, "Turfgrasses" presents a thorough discussion of more than one hundred varieties and twelve species of warm-season turfgrasses.
Chapters explain the basic biology of turfgrass growth from seed to maturity and review each type of turfgrass, giving its origin, area of adaptation, use, management, and unique characteristics....