本书主要内容涵盖了草坪科学与管理领域相关的基础知识及其应用，包括草坪植物的生长发育、草坪生态系统构成、草坪的应用、草坪的草种的分类与识别特点等。

CHAPTER 1 Introduction
Words and Phrases
Intensive Reading
1. Lawncare for America's Homeowners
2. The Role of Turfgrasses in Environmental Protection and Their Benefits to Humans
Exercise
CHAPTER 2 Careers in Turfgrass
Words and Phrases
Intensive Reading
Bachelor of Science Degree in Turfgrass Science
Exercise
CHAPTER 3 Turfgrass Industry
Words and Phrases
Intensive Reading
Turfgrass Industry Economic Survey of the New Jersey
Exercise
CHAPTER 4 The Visual Quality of Turfgrass Quality
Words and Phrases
Intensive Reading
Comparison of Turfgrass Visual Quality Ratings
Exercise
CHAPTER 5 The Functional Quality of Turfgrass Quality
Words and Phrases
Exercise
CHAPTER 6 What Is Turfgrass Management
Words and Phrases
Intensive Reading
1. Sports and Urban Turfg~ass Management
2. General Guidelines for Lawn Maintenance in Maryland
Exercise
CHAPTER 7 Growth and Development of Turfgrass
Words and Phrases
Intensive Reading
1. Plant Growth Regulators Used in Turfgrass Management
2. The Growth and Development of a Kentucky Bluegrass - Red Fescue Turf Under Varying Levels of Irriga-
tion, Shade, and Nitrogen
Exercise
CHAPTER 8 Turfgrass Species
Words and Phrases
Intensive Reading
Turfgrass Species and Cuhivars
Exercise
CHAPTER 9 Cool - Season Turfgrass