Arboriculture: Integrated Management of Landscape Trees, Shrubs, and Vines
- ISBN-10
- 0133866653
- ISBN-13
- 9780133866650
- Pages
- 687
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall
- Authors
- James R. Clark, Richard Wilson Harris, Nelda P. Matheny
Description
This text is a comprehensive, analytical, and logically organized guide offering a strong scientific and technical background for training and practice in the field of arboriculture. The third edition represents a complete revision and update to reflect the latest trends in plant selection and maintenance practices and evaluate them based on the most recent research and experience. All aspects of tree, shrub and vine care are covered, including plant structure and function, plant selection, site selection and preparation, climatic influences, transplantation, water/soil/nutrient management, environmental hazards, diseases, insects, and IPM (Integrated Pest Management).
