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Text in Spanish. A presentation of the major pests and diseases found in floriculture crops and how to combat them, this resource provides an integrated approach to controlling these problems to produce high-quality crops through pesticide use, cultivation practices, and biological controls. For each pest, the physical characteristics, economic impact, and chemical and biological controls that can be used are covered. Controls such as predator...

An authoritative reference on the subject of using non-chemical controls on greenhouse-grown crops, this book explains the latest in crop-management techniques from around the globe. The contributing authors come from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Italy, and Asia. Biological control factors and the various types of controls -- predators, parasites, nematodes, and pathogens -- are descr...

This collection of more than 60 articles from GrowerTalks magazine is written for professional growers by the industry's leading floriculture experts, academic researchers, and professional growers. Articles highlight proven methods and tips on crop control, growth regulation of perennial crops, pest control, and marketing perennial crops. The controversial issue of forcing perennial flowers out of season so customers can buy colorful plants i...

Selecting small trees and shrubs for a beautiful garden year-round is simple with this easy-to-use guide. Trees and shrubs are arranged by season and characteristic with specific gardening information included for each of the 272 entries.

Making it easy to communicate within the floriculture industry, this bilingual dictionary annotates specific terms including those that relate to the biological, botanical, and entomological applications in the industry. Tables highlight translations of the most frequently used terms, provide conversions for measurements of temperature, length, volume, area, and weight, and facilitate quick reference of scientific and chemical names.

With stunning color photos throughout, this gardening guide describes more than 50 types of the best flowering shrubs and details their use in home landscaping. Shrubs are arranged by genus, separated into deciduous flowering and notable evergreen shrubs, and listed with the common name, size and shape, foliage color, shape, and texture, flower and fruit (if any), soil, nutrient, and light needs, pruning needs for maximum growth and/or flower,...

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This collection of more than 40 articles from "GrowerTalks" magazine offers the latest innovations in media, nutrition, and equipment in this rapidly expanding industry. Topics include genetic testing, plant growth regulators, germination chambers, media testing, transplanters, and fast cropping.

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Although North America suffers through several dreary months of winter each year, this guide describes trees and shrubs that make the barren winter landscape a wonderland of texture and color. Part one of the book conveys the elegance of deciduous trees and shrubs with an extreme attention to detail--Persian parrotia offers twisted, sinuous branches and exfoliating bark, witch hazel presents distinctive yellow and orange straplike flowers, and...

Covering an array of the most beautiful ornamental grasses, perennials, and annuals ever put in window boxes, baskets, pots, and urns, this full-colour guide provides basic container gardening designs as well as detailed information and suggestions for plant possibilities. Eighty plants are profiled with photographs and information on height, light requirements, frost hardiness zone, flowering time, habits, and characteristics. Diagrams and de...

This collection of more than 100 articles from the pages of Green Profit and GrowerTalks magazines includes topics such as display and merchandising ideas, marketing and promotional campaigns, marketing on the Web, management and customer service, plant varieties and care, and seasonal promotions.

A guide to keeping a perennial garden in bloom from April through October, this book provides all the information a gardener needs to grow beautiful flowers. Detailed information includes descriptions of flowers, bloom length, light and soil requirements, care, propagation, and potential problems.

A guide to keeping a perennial garden in bloom from April through October, this book provides all the information a gardener needs to grow beautiful flowers. Detailed information includes descriptions of flowers, bloom length, light and soil requirements, care, propagation, and potential problems.

Approaching landscape design with the philosophy that style and harmony are equally important, this book covers basic design concepts through photographs, plans, and insightful text on how to create striking yet practical landscapes. First considering how a yard or garden is to be used, the owners' sensibilities, and the feel of the home and neighborhood, the book discusses what is appropriate for a front yard garden, as well as how to make li...

Enthusiastic young gardeners can experience the joys of gardening in this how-to guide. With 18 projects, kids learn how to create a year-round assortment of simple container gardens. This helpful guide includes a glossary of terms, a listing of plants used in the book, and a list of resources. Full color.

A guide to using more than flowers to make a beautiful garden, this book discusses the small trees and shrubs that make up much of the structure for contemporary gardens. Trees and shrubs are arranged according to months of interest with many of the trees' characteristics described through multiple seasons flowers in spring, foliage in summer, foliage and fruit in fall, and bark in winter. Gardeners can find the information they need quickly, ...