HORT 412/612--Turfgrass Management

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.