This revision of the bestselling Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management provides an introduction to the principles of turfgrass management by covering everything from basic turfgrass science to fertilization, mowing, turfgrass diseases, career paths, and more. To help meet the various needs of the turfgrass industry, this book provides the basics of managing golf courses as well as sports fields and lawns. The Fourth Edition has been significantly updated to include the most current information on pesticides, weeds, turfgrass diseases, and insects. New information provides coverage of the latest research and techniques related to mowing, fertilization, and artificial turf.