Plants - Trees, Horticulture, Botany - General & Miscellaneous, Ornamental & Garden Plants
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Overview
This text is a comprehensive, analytical, and logically organized guide offering a strong scientific and technical background for training and practice in the field of arboriculture. The third edition represents a complete revision and update to reflect the latest trends in plant selection and maintenance practices and evaluate them based on the most recent research and experience. All aspects of tree, shrub and vine care are covered, including plant structure and function, plant selection, site selection and preparation, climatic influences, transplantation, water/soil/nutrient management, environmental hazards, diseases, insects, and IPM (Integrated Pest Management).Editorials
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Text aims to increase understanding of plants and plant processes, improve the ability of horticulturists to analyze problems and practices, and help them more effectively integrate the management of the environment and maintenance of landscape plants. This revised edition (first was 1983) evaluates new information and maintenance practices and reassesses current practices in light of new information. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
August 1, 1991
Publisher
Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall, c1992.
Pages
656
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780130442802