Sustainable Landscapes and Gardens: Good Science - Practical

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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
Country USA
Manufacturer GFG Publishing Inc.
Binding Ring-bound
EANs 9781929509041
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Manufacturer	GFG Publishing Inc.
Binding	Ring-bound
EANs	9781929509041
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Sustainable Landscapes and Gardens: Good Science - Practical Application

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