Horticulture: Principles and Practices

Now in its fourth edition, Horticulture: Principles and Practices continues to explore horticulture as a science, an art, and a business, meeting the practical information needs of everyone involved in the discipline — from the small urban gardener/hobbyist to the large-scale producer. Hailed by many as the leading text of its kind and the best introductory horticulture book available today, this new edition is completely updated to include the latest developments and newest technologies.

Chapters are organized into seven main parts:

The Underlying Science

What is Horticulture?; Classifying and Naming Horticultural Plants; Plant Anatomy; Plant Growth Environment; Plant Physiology; Breeding Horticultural Plants

Protecting Horticultural Plants

Biological Enemies of Horticultural Plants; Principles and Methods of Disease and Pest Control

Propagating Horticultural Plants

Sexual Propagation; Asexual Propagation

Growing Plants Indoors

Growing Houseplants; Controlled-Environment Horticulture; Greenhouse Production; Growing Succulents

Growing Plants Outdoors: Ornamentals

Principles of Landscaping; Nursery Production; Installation of the Landscape; Turf Production and Use; Pruning

Growing Plants Outdoors: Vegetables, Fruits, and Nuts

Growing Vegetables Outdoors; Herb Gardening; Establishment and Management of an Orchard; Organic Farming

Special Techniques and Handling of Horticultural Products

Floral Design; Terrarium Culture; Bonsai: The Art of Miniature Plant Culture; Post-Harvest Handling of Horticultural Products

New features include two sets of sixteen-page color inserts, over 150 new photos, and Industry Highlights provided by twelve horticulture experts. The color inserts are directly and effectively tied to the text and are referenced throughout. The Industry Highlights supplement the text with excellent illustrations and practical professional information to enhance topics in selected chapters.

Now in its fourth edition, Horticulture: Principles and Practices continues to explore horticulture as a science, an art, and a business, meeting the practical information needs of everyone involved in the discipline – from the small urban gardener/hobbyist to the large-scale producer. Hailed by many as the leading text of its kind and the best introductory horticulture book available today, this new edition is completely updated to include the latest developments and newest technologies. New features include two sets of sixteen-page color inserts, over 150 new photos, and Industry Highlights provided by twelve horticulture experts. The color inserts are directly and effectively tied to the text and are referenced throughout.

George Acquaah is Professor and Chair of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Langston University. A well-known researcher, educator, and author in the field, he is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards for excellence in research, teaching, and publishing, including the USDA Award for Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences and the coveted Millennium Award for Excellence in Teaching, presented by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.