Turf Management, 1998 - present

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    Zoysiagrass
    (University of Hawaii, 2008-03) Brosnan, J.T.; Deputy, J.
    Determining when, how much, and with what equipment irrigation should be applied to turfgrasses is discussed.
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    Watering Lawns
    (University of Hawaii, 1999-05) Hensley, David; Deputy, James; Tavares, James
    Optimizing soil pH and nutrient levels are the primary objectives of soil management for turf areas. The various inorganic and organic nitrogen sources are described.
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    Turf Fertilizers for Hawaii's Landscapes
    (University of Hawaii, 2000-10) Deputy, Jay
    This cultivar is a widely adaptable, low-maintenance groundcover for erosion control in orchards, waterways, roadsides, and other erosion-prone areas.
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    Tropic Lalo' Paspalum for Soil Erosion Control
    (University of Hawaii, 1999-09) Joy, Robert J.; Rotar, Peter P.
    This turfgrass is a naturally occuring hybrid that was one of the first "improved" bermudagrass types for high-quality home and commercial lawns. Its establishment and maintenance are described.
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    Sunturf' Bermudagrass
    (University of Hawaii, 1998-01) Hensley, David
    This turfgrass is favored for low-use areas, and is common in home lawns. Cultivars, establishment, and maintenance are described.
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    St. Augustinegrass
    (University of Hawaii, 2008-02) Brosnan, J.T.; Deputy, J.
    Seashore paspalum is adapted to coastal areas in Hawaii and displays a wide range of tolerances. Cultivars, establishment, and maintenance are described.
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    Seashore Paspalum
    (University of Hawaii, 2008-02) Brosnan, J.T.; Deputy, J.
    Often called "nutgrass" in Hawaii, this weed is common in turf and ornamental plantings. Cultural and chemical controls are described.
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    Managing Bermudagrass Athletic Fields
    (University of Hawaii, 2007-12) Brosnan, J.T.; Deputy, J.
    Bermudagrass is the most commonly used turfgrass on athletic fields in Hawaii. Maintenance in these high-use situation is described, along with potential weed, insect, and plant disease problems.
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    Dogs and Lawns
    (University of Hawaii, 2000-02) Hensley, David; LeaMaster, Brad
    Dogs and high-quality lawns often do not mix. This publication details the sources of turf damage caused by dogs and the approaches to correcting and preventing them.
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    Common Lawn Grasses for Hawaii
    (University of Hawaii, 2009-03) Deputy, Jay
    A table compares appearance, desirable and undesirable characteristics, and some use and management aspects of numerous turf species and cultivars for Hawaii's conditions.
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    Chemical Weed Control Options for Turfgrasses in Hawai'i
    (University of Hawaii, 2008-06) Brosnan, J.T.; DeFrank, J.
    This is a guide to use of registered herbicides against various weeds in different turfgrasses.
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    Centipedegrass
    (University of Hawaii, 2008-03) Brosnan, J.T.; Deputy, J.
    Cultivars, establishment, and maintenance of centipedegrass are described.
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    Calculating the Amount of Fertilizer Needed for Your Lawn
    (University of Hawaii, 1999-07) Murakami, Paul; Oshiro, Kim; Hensley, David
    General recommendations for fertilizing turfgrasses are given in pounds of nitrogen per 1000 square feet, but fertilizers contain different amounts of N, and lawns vary in area. A method for measuring the square footage of an irregular lawn area and examples of calculating the amount of fertilizer to apply are given.
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    Bermudagrass
    (University of Hawaii, 2008-01) Brosnan, J.T.; Deputy, J.
    Hybrid and common types of bermudagrass are described. Guidelines on turf establishment and maintenance are given.
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    Adaptation of Turfgrasses in Hawaii
    (University of Hawaii, 1998-10) Murdoch, Charles; Deputy, James; Hensley, David; Tavares, James
    The major turfgrasses used in Hawaii are described in terms of their tolerances to shade, salt, weeds, and drought, and they are compared in their density, establishment rate, mowing factors, and other requirements.