Ornamental Horticulture / Edition 4

Ornamental Horticulture / Edition 4

by Jack Ingels
ISBN-10:
143549816X
ISBN-13:
9781435498167
Pub. Date:
06/19/2009
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
ISBN-10:
143549816X
ISBN-13:
9781435498167
Pub. Date:
06/19/2009
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Ornamental Horticulture / Edition 4

Ornamental Horticulture / Edition 4

by Jack Ingels
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Overview

ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE: SCIENCE, OPERATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT, 4E is an ideal introduction, for both hobbyists and professionals to the art and science of ornamental horticulture. This comprehensive book provides a balanced coverage of the diverse elements integral to this exciting field. ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE, 4E provides readers a realistic view of the required business skills while also giving them the chance to develop their creativity. This book will prepare readers to succeed in this growing industry.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781435498167
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Publication date: 06/19/2009
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 544
Product dimensions: 8.80(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Jack E. Ingels is a distinguished professor in the department of plant science at the State University of New York at Cobleskill. He is a member of the Associated Landscape Contractors of America and was named one of the top ten landscape educators in America by Lawn and Landscape magazine. Mr. Ingles has written numerous publications about ornamental horticulture.

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCIENCE OF ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE. 1. The Green Plant. 2. Describing and Identifying Plants. 3. The Soil. 4. Plant Growth Regulators. 5. Plant Reproduction. 6. Plants Injuries and Their Control. PART II - THE CRAFTS OF ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE. 7. Floral Design. 8. The Interior Uses of Plants. 9. Landscape Design. 10. Installing Landscape Plants. 11. Maintaining Landscape Plants. 12. Special Training Techniques for Plants. 13. Turf - Selection, Establishment and Maintenance. 14. Techniques of Plant Propagation. PART III - THE PROFESSIONS OF ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE. 15. The Floriculture Industry. 16. The Nursery Industry. 17. The Landscape Industry. 18. Specialized and Nontraditional Careers. PART IV - THE PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES OF ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE. 19. Greenhouses and Other Growing Structures. 20. Greenhouse Production Techniques. 21. Nursery Production Techniques. 22. Beginning and Promoting an Ornamental Horticulture Business. 23. Human Relations: Personnel Management and Customer Sales. 24. Business Communications. 25. Recordkeeping, Pricing, and Determining Price. 26. Ornamental Horticulture in the Age of Technology. 27. Total Quality Management.
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