This comprehensive book introduces readers to both the art and science of ornamental horticulture. It includes equal coverage of such diverse topics as science, crop production, craftsmanship, and business management skills, and is appropriate for both hobbyists and professionals. Readers gain an appreciation for the value of the diverse segments of ornamental horticulture. In addition, it offers a realistic view of the business skills required to be successful in ornamental horticulture. This unique book provides a well-rounded view of both the art and science of ornamental horticulture to ensure that readers have the creative skills as well as the business skills they need to succeed in this booming industry.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Delamr Cengage Learning
ISBN-10
0766814173
ISBN-13
9780766814172
eBay Product ID (ePID)
293126
Product Key Features
Author
Jack Ingels
Publication Name
Ornamental Horticulture : Science, Operations and Management
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Features
Revised
Subject
Agriculture / General, Agriculture & Food (See Also Political Science / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy), Ornamental Plants, Life Sciences / Horticulture
Publication Year
2000
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Technology & Engineering, Gardening, Science, Social Science
Number of Pages
518 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Width
8.1 in
Item Weight
38.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
3
LCCN
00-064355
Lc Classification Number
Sb404.9.I54 2000
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Table of Content
Chapter 1: The Green Plant. Chapter 2: The Soil. Chapter 3: Describing and Identifying Plants. Chapter 4: Plant Growth Regulators. Chapter 5: Plant Reproduction. Chapter 6: Plant Pests and Their Control. Chapter 7: Floral Design. Chapter 8: The Interior Use of Plants. Chapter 9: Landscape Design. Chapter 10: Installing Landscape Plants. Chapter 11: Maintaining Landscape Plants. Chapter 12: Special Training Techniques for Plants. Chapter 13: Turf: Selection, Establishment, and Maintenance. Chapter 14: Techniques of Plant Propagation. Chapter 15: The Floriculture Industry. Chapter 16: The Nursery Industry. Chapter 17: The Landscape Industry. Chapter 18: Specializes and Nontraditional Careers. Chapter 19: Greenhouses and Other Growing Structures. Chapter 20: Greenhouse Production Techniques. Chapter 21: Nursery Production Techniques. Chapter 22: Beginning and Promoting an Ornamental Horticulture Business. Chapter 23: Human Relations: Personnel Management and Customer Sales. Chapter 24: Business Communications. Chapter 25: Record Keeping, Pricing and Determining Profit. Chapter 26: Computer Technology and the Internet in the Ornamental Horticulture Industry. Chapter 27: Total Quality Management. Glossary. Appendix. Index.