The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance

By Nick Christians and Michael L. Agnew

Book Overview

Loaded with helpful hints and easy-to-understand examples -- and now with 20 percent more content -- this book covers the type of mathematical problems that golf course superintendents face every day. You'll learn how to handle budgeting estimates and figure how much fertilizer or pesticide you should buy. You'll also find guidance on the ordering of topdressing, irrigation volume and coverage, area and volume calculations, and many other aspects of golf course operation that require a thorough understanding of basic mathematical principles. Whatever the management calculation may be, this book has the solution you need Example problems and answers help you get the job done right.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047004845X
• ISBN13: 9780470048450
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

This book is Misnamed....

It should be named something like the "Essential Math Reference Book for Farmers, Landscapers, Golf Course Superintendants, Nursery Managers etc." What a wonderful and easy to use reference book for anyone dealing with the frustrating world of area measurements, volume/fertilizer/pesticide/irrigation/seeding rate calculations, and spreader and spayer calibration. I've worn out one copy and am on my second. I use it on my farm, at work as a pesticides applicator, and in my landscaping business. This is a must-have book for folks like me that hate math but have to use it almost everyday....believe me your money won't be wasted on this one and it won't just collect dust on your shelf.