Author: Ajai Kumar Tiwari
Publisher: New India Publishing Agency
ISBN: 9789381450079
Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 590
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Ornamental Horticulture is a branch of Horticulture which deals with commercial growing of flowers ornamental plants and beautification of surroundings. This subject assumes great importance in improving total environment and checks visual pollution by way of beautification. The flowers have been eulogised by poets and artists for generations not merely for their ornamental properties but for their versatile curative properties. The Study of ornamental horticulture comprises of two parts i.e. the knowledge of growing of plants like annuals, shrubs, climber, trees, bulbous, succulents and cactus, shade loving plants, lawn etc. and their use in beautification programme. The information on above aspect is scattered in different book and a great difficulty was being felt by students, landscapers and scientist. In this context, a need of simple book on introduction, cultivation and management of ornamental plants is highly demanded by student of Horticulture and florists of India. This book describes in details collection identification, propagation, cultivation, nutritional & weed management, plant and flowers senescence management etc., of annuals, herbs, shrubs, climbers and ornamental trees. Since, beautification involves the principles of art and gardening styles. Therefore, bio aesthetic planning, basics of landscaping and flowers arrangement have also been discussed in details. Special care has been taken to present the subject matter in a simple and lucid style. Book further includes recent available information. The illustrations have been drawn from own specimens with photographs.
Author: Rajaneesh Singh
Publisher: Daya Publishing House
ISBN: 9789390371952
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Author: Rajaneesh Singh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789390259588
Category : Landscape gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 299
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Author: Rajaneesh Singh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788194276074
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 229
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Author: Diana Maranhao
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
ISBN: 0760350833
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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Intermediate to advanced home gardeners who are interested in learning how to be even more successful in their Southwest garden need this book on their bookshelves! This handbook offers information about how to select plants best-suited for arid Southwest environments (states which include Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah). It's a comprehensive, highly visual resource for gardeners that's rich with planting advice, including specific plant recommendations and critical when-to and how-to pointers necessary for successful home landscaping and gardening. Southwest Gardener's Handbook addresses everything from plant selections to accurate planting timelines and gardening maintenance information. Planting and growing information for edibles is also included with plant selections for the most common plant categories (annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and succulents). Another special differentiating component of this book includes the firsthand advice of a local gardener in the region (Utah). Featuring nearly 300 full-color photos of the best plant selections for the dry Southwest region to aid in plant selection, plus an introduction for each plant group and a monthly tips section, this book is a comprehensive resource--a must-have for avid gardeners. You'll find recommended plants, garden how-tos, what-tos, and when-to information for planting, pruning, proper watering, lawn care, and much more. Don't start planting in the Southwest without it!
Author: Anil K. Singh
Publisher: New India Publishing Agency
ISBN: 9386546000
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 6
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The ancient history of India depicted an important and precious place of flowers and garden through paintings, murals, coins, etc. All this gives an idea about the close association of floriculture with our life and culture. The book is covering up to date information based on ICAR and SAU's horticulture syllabus for students of B. Sc. (Ag.), B. Sc. (Hort.) and M.Sc. (Ag.) in Horticulture. It presents all the basics and advanced information in their easiest way for the readers thus, especially designed to cover all the aspects of floriculture and landscaping.
Author: Simon Rickard
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643102299
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 281
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This book takes a fresh look at garden-worthy plants for Australian conditions. It will help gardeners to reappraise their climate, select appropriate plants and modify gardening practices to create beautiful gardens featuring native and exotic plants with proven drought tolerance, reliability and minimal weed potential. The New Ornamental Garden shows how heat, cold, water availability, rainfall patterns, length of growing season, evaporation rate and humidity influence plant growth in Australia, from the wet sub-tropics to the temperate climate of southern Australia. It also discusses the influence of microclimates within a garden: dry sun, dry shade, moist sun, moist shade, seaside conditions, exposed sites, urban situations and root competition from eucalyptus and allelopaths. The main focus of the book is the plant index, which contains notes on hundreds of plant varieties and how they function in the garden. All gardeners will benefit from reading this book!
Author: Michael Dirr
Publisher: Stipes Publishing, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 836
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Author: Ronald J. Biondo
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 456
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From the Preface: Introduction to Landscaping: Design, Construction, and Maintenance offers a practical approach to establishing and maintaining residential landscapes. It is intended to introduce the various aspects of the landscape industry to students of horticulture and agriculture. The authors have carefully written this book from a horticultural perspective. Plant selection and care are the foundation of this book. This book has been organized in three distinct parts-landscape design, landscape construction, and landscape maintenance. The steps to developing a complete and functional landscape plan for the residential setting are identified and explained in an easy to understand writing style. Principles of art, defined in the text, are emphasized in the design portion of the book. The student is guided through the process of designing landscape projects from establishing customer needs to preparing and costing out the plan.
Author: G. S. Randhawa
Publisher: Allied Publishers
ISBN: 9788170230571
Category : Floriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 688
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Dustjacket Slightly Frayed. Condition Good. Creasing On Half Tilte Page.
