Whether it's a high school practice field or a major league stadium, a modern sports field's manager has to work within a budget to provide the best possible play characteristics for athletes, durability for management and maintenance personnel, and in many cases visual appeal for spectators. Here you'll find a thorough yet reasonably priced practical guide to sports turf culture, from choosing a site for a new field to construction, planting, and maintenance for optimum performance. 8 color photos, 23 black-and-white photos, and 8 tables in a handy 6"x 9" format.