Greenkeeping Guide: Volume 3 Irrigation and Water Management

By Wallace Briggs

Greenkeeping Guide: Volume 3 Irrigation and Water Management
Water is the most influential and often the most misunderstood resource in turf management. This third volume in the Greenkeeping Guide series gives superintendents, assistants, and turf crews a clear, field-tested framework for making irrigation decisions with confidence. It approaches irrigation not as a collection of parts, but as a living system shaped by soil, climate, hydraulics, and plant physiology. Every concept is explained in practical, accessible language so you can apply it immediately on any site, regardless of scale or budget.
Drawing on thirty-six years of hands-on experience across Western Canada, Wallace Briggs brings irrigation down to earth. He explains water balance, evapotranspiration, plant-available water, and root zone behaviour in a way that supports real-world decision-making rather than engineering theory. The book guides you through seasonal watering strategies for spring growth, summer stress, fall recovery, dormancy, and wet-season management, showing how each phase demands a different rhythm and a different level of attention. It also provides calm, detailed direction on system types, zoning principles, hydraulics, distribution uniformity, and the operational habits that keep a system performing under pressure.
You will learn how to diagnose leaks, dry spots, pressure issues, and coverage gaps with steady, step-by-step methods that crews can follow without confusion. The book explains soil moisture monitoring, ET integration, catch-can testing, and sensor calibration in a way that feels practical rather than technical. It also helps you plan for slopes, shade, microclimates, compaction, and water-supply constraints so your irrigation strategy reflects the actual conditions of your site. Every chapter is written for field use, with procedures and oversight tools that support daily consistency and long-view stewardship.
Written for real-world conditions rather than laboratory environments, this guide helps you reduce water waste, improve turf resilience, and maintain reliable playability through heat, stress, and unpredictable weather. Whether you oversee a championship course, a community facility, or a multi-field complex, Volume 3 equips you with the knowledge and systems needed to manage water with precision and purpose.
The Greenkeeping Guide Series continues its mission to provide practical, professional, and accessible resources for modern turf operations. This volume is your blueprint for mastering irrigation in a changing climate and a demanding industry.
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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FZ3N5QGX
• ISBN13: 9798272609687
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"