Environmental Horticulture: Science and Management of Green Landscapes

by Ross Cameron, James Hitchmough

Overview

Environmental horticulture - also referred to as landscape horticulture and amenity horticulture - is the umbrella term for the horticulture that we encounter in our daily lives. This includes parks, botanic gardens, sports facilities, landscape gardens, roundabouts, cemeteries, and shopping centres - any public space which has grass, planting and trees. A complete and comprehensive guide to an area most of us take for granted, Environmental Horticulture:- Comments and critiques contemporary thinking on the subject- Explores the role, value and application of horticulture in different landscapes- Reviews the importance and impact of horticulture on the wider environment- Covers practical management advice for categories of environmental horticulture such as turf grass, bedding plants, trees, grasslands and green roofsA vital resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, this book is also a valuable addition to academic departments with an interest in green space management and wider environmental issues.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780641386
Publisher:	CAB International North America
Publication date:	03/24/2016
Series:	Modular Texts Series
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.60(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Ross Cameron is an Environmental Horticulturalist and Director of Research at the Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Sheffield. His research interests centre around urban green infrastructure and climate change mitigation, with a strong emphasis on optimising plant species choice with respect to ecosystem function and services (city cooling, thermal insulation, flood tolerance, biodiversity enhancement and influence on human health and well-being). He is interested in identifying those plant species robust enough to tolerate urban conditions (both current and future), whilst meeting their specifications for performance. Recent studies include investigations into the insulation effects of roof garden plants, and how small-scale plant communities influence human well-being and provide restoration from physiological stress.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Environmental Horticulture: Issues and Future
2. Environmental Horticulture: Benefits and Impacts
3. Green Space and Well-Being
4. Environmental Horticulture and Conservation of Biodiversity
5. Landscape Trees, Shrubs and Woody Climbing Plants
6. Herbaceous Plants and Geophytes
7. Semi-Natural Grasslands and Meadows
8. Bedding and Annual Flowering Plants
9. Lawns and Sports Turf
10. New Green Space Interventions – Green Walls, Green Roofs and Rain Gardens
11. Interior Landscapes

Editorial Reviews

The book focuses on providing a general idea of the importance of vegetation, not only in our urban spaces, but also in our homes. It thoroughly covers two main aspects of horticultural science: the positive benefits of horticulture and the conservation of biodiversity in our environment. What’s more, there’s a whole chapter dedicated solely to green walls, green roofs, and rain gardens, making this book the ultimate guide to eco-friendly living for everybody. Why should you read the book? This book covers the topic of horticulture in a way that allows everybody to find a topic that is relevant and interesting. Not only is it packed with useful definitions — enriching our professional vocabulary — but it is also full of colorful, eye-pleasing pictures depicting the plants used in cities. This is NOT yet another boring student’s book where we’re being presented with dry theory and no practical tips.

Melvin Morey