Practical Horticulture (7^th Ed.)

Practical Horticulture, Seventh Edition, is a classic, scientifically oriented book for basic horticulture. It presents readers with the fundamentals of horticultural science and its applications in both the commercial and home sectors. Easy-to-read, the books?s ample illustrations, chapter objectives, and chapter-ending review questions, help readers learn the concepts. Some exciting new features to this edition include:

•  Updated with timely coverage of hot environmental topics. 
•  The latest information on horticultural science for indoor and outdoor plants.   
• A new chapter on careers in horticulture has been added.

This is a great resource for anyone interested in horticulture!

• INTRODUCTION 
• CHAPTER 1 The “Green Industry” and Careers in Horticulture
• CHAPTER 2 Botanical Nomenclature, Anatomy, and Physiology
• CHAPTER 3 Plant Growth and Development
• CHAPTER 4 Climate and Plant Growth
• CHAPTER 5 Plant Propagation
• PART II Growing Plants Outdoors
• CHAPTER 6 Outdoor Soils and Fertility
• CHAPTER 7 Diagnosing and Treating Outdoor Plant Disorders
• CHAPTER 8 Vegetable Gardening
• CHAPTER 9 Growing Tree Fruits and Nuts
• CHAPTER 10 Bush and Other Small Fruits
• CHAPTER 11 Flower and Herb Gardening
• CHAPTER 12 Home Landscape Planning
• CHAPTER 13 Landscape Installation and Maintenance
• CHAPTER 14 Lawns and Lawn-Substitute Plants
• PART III Growing Plants Indoors
• CHAPTER 15 Indoor Plant Maintenance
• CHAPTER 16 Media, Fertilizers, and Watering
• CHAPTER 17 Light and Indoor Plant Growth
• CHAPTER 18 Controlling Indoor Plant Pests and Diseases
• CHAPTER 19 Decorating with Growing Plants and Fresh Flowers
• CHAPTER 20 Greenhouses and Related Climate-Controlling Structures
• Appendix A: Professional Organizations for Horticulturists
• Appendix B: Professional and Trade Journals in Horticulture
• Appendix C: State Extension Services
• Glossary
• Index