Providing a scientifically based, yet practical introduction to horticulture, Practical Horticulture presents material relevant to the way people encounter horticulture in everyday life (landscapes, houseplants, vegetable gardens), while introducing important aspects of horticultural science and commercial practices.

Practical Horticulture covers the fundamentals of horticulture, and growing and maintaining plants outdoors and indoors.

Contents:

1. Fundamentals of Horticulture
   1. Climate and Plant Growth
   2. Botanical Nomenclature, Anatomy, and Physiology
   3. Plant Growth and Development
   4. Plant Propagation

2. Growing Plants Outdoors
   5. Outdoor Soils and Fertility
   6. Vegetable Gardening
   7. Growing Tree Fruits and Nuts
   8. Bush and Other Small Fruits
   9. Flower and Herb Gardening
   10. Home Landscape Planning and Installation
   11. Landscape Maintenance
   12. Lawn Establishment and Care
   13. Diagnosing and Treating Outdoor Plant Disorders

3. Growing Plants Indoors
   14. Indoor Plant Maintenance
   15. Potting Media and Fertilizers
   16. Light and Indoor Plant Growth
   17. Indoor Plant Watering and Humidity
   18. Controlling Houseplant Pests and Diseases
   19. Decorating with Growing Plants and Fresh Flowers
   20. Greenhouses and Related Climate-Controlling Structures

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ORDER NOW Practical Horticulture Sixth Edition by Laura Williams Rice and Robert R. Rice, Jr. 2006 • 482 pages • $112.00 + shipping Texas residents please add 6.75 % sales tax