Greenkeeping Guide Volume 11: Soil Health, Fertilization & Nutrient Management Programs

By Wallace Briggs

A complete guide to soil health, fertilization, and nutrient management for modern golf course operations.
Soil health shapes every decision a superintendent makes. It influences nutrient availability, moisture movement, root development, and the turf's ability to withstand stress. This volume provides a clear, practical framework for understanding the soil environment and developing nutrient programs that support consistent performance throughout the season.
Inside you will learn how to:
- Interpret soil tests and understand nutrient balance
- Build long term soil health through structure, biology, and organic matter
- Develop nutrient programs for greens, tees, fairways, and native areas
- Evaluate irrigation water quality and manage sodium and bicarbonate issues
- Meet environmental regulations and prevent nutrient runoff
- Track sustainability metrics that support responsible resource use
- Troubleshoot common soil and nutrient challenges
- Apply real world strategies through superintendent case studies
Volume 11 of the Greenkeeping Guide Series is written for superintendents, assistants, and turf professionals who want a deeper understanding of the systems that shape course performance. It is a practical, field ready reference that supports both daily decision making and long term planning.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GRB6BKGV
• ISBN13: 9798250811637
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"