Practical Horticulture, 7th edition

Published by Pearson (January 3, 2010) © 2011

  • Laura Williams Rice
  • Robert P. Rice
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For courses in Introduction to Horticulture.

Practical Horticulture, 7th Edition, is a classic, scientifically oriented text for basic horticulture. It presents students with the fundamentals of horticultural science and its applications in both the commercial and home sectors. Easy-to-read, the text’s ample illustrations, chapter objectives, and chapter-ending review questions, help students learn the concepts. This edition includes coverage of environmental and “Green Industry” topics, a new chapter on careers in horticulture, and a revised chapter on lawns with more emphasis on lawn-substitute plants.

  • 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

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