picture of green turf HORT 412/612
Advanced Turfgrass Management

Instructor
Dr. Haibo Liu

Office:             253 Poole Ag. Center
Phone:           864-656-6367
FAX:               864-656-4960
E-mail:            haibol@clemson.edu

Class goal
Introduce students to the art and science associated with the culture of fine turfgrasses.

Lecture Topics

• Introduction
• History, value, and use
• Turfgrasses
• Growth and development
• Turfgrass establishment
• Climatic factors
• Edaphic factors
• Cultural Practices
• Mowing
• Fertilization
• Irrigation
• Auxiliary cultural practices
• Pesticide use and caution

Laboratory Topics

• Establishment
• Seedbed preparation
• Seeding, sprigging and sodding
• Overseeding
• Turfgrass indentification
• Warm-season species
• Cool-season species
• Equipment
• Mower adjustment and maintenance
• Auxiliary cultural equipment
• Fertilization materials and problems
• Irrigation installation and use
• Lawn and athletic field maintenance
• Golf course maintenance
  

The mission of Clemson University's Department of Horticulture is to promote personal and professional growth through the discovery, communication, and application of horticultural experiences, knowledge, and scholarship. Our work fosters environmental stewardship while improving economic wellbeing, health, and quality of life for all.

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