The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance, 4th Edition

Loaded with helpful hints and easy-to-understand examples, this book covers the type of mathematical problems that face golf course superintendents every day. How to handle budgeting estimates, apply fertilizers and pesticides accurately, the ordering of topdressing, irrigation volume and coverage, area and volume calculations, and many other parts of golf course operation require a thorough understanding of basic mathematical principles.

This book has the solution you need! Example problems, and the answers, along with additional practice material is guaranteed to help you get the job done right.

1. Area Measurement Calculations.
2. Volume Calculations.
3. Fertilizer Calculations.
4. Pesticide Calculations.
5. Spreader and Sprayer Calibration.
6. Irrigation Calculations.
7. Seeding Rate Calculations.
8. The Metric System.
9. Application of Small Amounts of Materials to Greenhouse Pots.
- Appendix A. Conversion Factors.
- Appendix B. Answers to Problems.
Index.