Sustainable Landscapes and Gardens: Good Science - Practical Application
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Sustainable Landscapes and Gardens: Good Science - Practical Application
Integrated book
Full-color illustrations
Printed on green-certified recycled paper
Ring-bound in five sections for easy removal and use
Sustainable Landscapes and Gardens: good science - practical application
Why this book is different:
Accuracy: 21 expert authors, most of them university professors with practical experience; based on current, relevant plant and soil sciences specific to sustainable landscapes and gardens.
Applicability: Applicable to any managed landscape, including parks, urban forests, greenbelts, parking strips, and restoration sites.
Table of Contents:
Ch. 1 - Introduction - Why You Need This Book Ch. 2 - Scientific Literacy - Becoming a Citizen Scientist Ch. 3 - Sustainability - Application in Landscapes & Gardens Ch. 4 - Basic Plant Science - Structures & Functions Ch. 5 - Identifying Plants - Using Keys & Keen Observation Ch. 6 - Urban Soil - Management Ch. 7 - The Lay of the Land - Site Analysis & Soil Preparation Ch. 8 - Plant Choices - Natives or Introductions? Ch. 9 - Invasive Ornamentals - When Good Plants Go Bad Ch. 10 - Plant Propagation - Techniques & Nurseries Ch. 11 - Selecting Quality Plants - Better Long-Term Value & Satisfaction Ch. 12 - Installation and Aftercare - Permanent Landscapes Ch. 13 - Plant Nutrition - Mineral Function & Fertilizer Application Ch. 14 - Water-Wise Landscaping - Protecting Resources & Your Wallet Ch. 15 - Sustainable Pruning - Woody Landscape Plants Ch. 16 - Using IPM in Yardscapes - Responsible Pest Management Ch. 17 - Diagnosing Plant Stress - Living & Nonliving Causes Ch. 18 - Understanding Pesticides - To Spray or Not to Spray Ch. 19 - Plant Diseases - Diagnosis & Treatment Ch. 20 - Basic Entomology - Anatomy, Development & Identification Ch. 21 - Managing Vertebrates - In the Garden & Landscape Ch. 22 - Weeds - Managing "Out of Place" Plants
Condition: USED (All books are in used condition)
