Introductory Horticulture

This competency-based, introductory horticulture book is now in its sixth edition. Written in an easy-to-read, engaging style, it enables users to measure their progress. This book includes numerous illustrations to help reinforce written material. It provides a thorough introduction to the world of horticulture. This latest edition includes new chapters on water gardens, dish gardens, and prairie gardens for the more adventuresome gardener.

Preface

vii

Acknowledgments

xi

Section 1 Horticulture: An Introduction

Exploring the Horticulture Field

3

(12)

Plant Taxonomy: How Plants Are Named

15

(8)

Section 2 Plant Science

Parts of the Plant and Their Functions

23

(11)

Environmental Requirements for Good Plant Growth

34

(16)

Growth Stimulants, Retardants, and Rooting Hormones

50

(11)

Section 3 Plant Propagation

Seeds

61

(12)

Softwood and Semihardwood Cuttings and Micropropagation

73

(13)

Hardwood Cuttings

86

(5)

Separation and Division

91

(8)

Grafting

99

(8)

Budding

107

(8)

Layering

115

(10)

Section 4 Greenhouse Management and Crops

Poinsettias

125

(7)

Chrysanthemums

132

(9)

Easter Lilies

141

(8)

Section 5 Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management and the Biological Control of Pests and Diseases

149

(13)

The Safe Use of Pesticides

162

(9)

Insecticides

171

(10)

Fungicides, Rodenticides, Molluscicides, and Nematocides

181

(6)

Herbicides

187

(12)

Section 6 Container-Grown Plants

Terrariums and Dish Gardens

199

(12)

The Art of Bonsai

211

(9)

The Interior Landscape: Houseplants and Plantscaping

220

(21)

Shrubs and Trees

241

(22)

Section 7 Using Plants in the Landscape

Annual Bedding Plants

263

(12)

Perennials, Ornamental Grass, Vines, Bamboo, and Prairie Gardens

275

(14)

Narrowleaf Evergreens

289

(12)

Broadleaf Evergreens

301

(8)

Deciduous Trees

309

(16)

Deciduous Shrubs

325

(9)

Ground Covers

334

(8)

Bulbs

342

(8)

Techniques of Pruning

350

(9)

Principles of Landscaping, Maintenance, Xeriscaping, and Water Gardens

359

(18)

Section 8 Lawn and Turfgrass Establishment and Maintenance

Establishing the Lawn

377

(10)

Maintaining the Lawn

387

(10)

Renovating the Lawn

397

(8)

Section 9 The Vegetable Garden

Planning and Preparing the Garden Site

405

(12)

Planting the Vegetable Garden

417

(19)

Caring for the Vegetable Garden

436

(13)

Favorite Garden Vegetables and Herbs

449

(24)

Section 10 The Small Fruit Garden

Strawberries

473

(11)

Blueberries

484

(9)

The Bramble Fruits

493

(8)

Grapes

501

(10)

Section 11 Holiday Crafts and Floral Designs

Wreaths and Door Swags

511

(7)

Creating Holiday Centerpieces

518

(4)

Creating Bows for Floral Designs

522

(6)

Floral Designs

528

(8)

Corsages and Boutonnieres

536

(7)

Glossary

543

(6)

Appendix

549

(6)

Index

555

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Introductory Horticulture

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