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The secret to creating a glorious, productive garden is year-round
love and attention; it's good-old-fashioned maintenance: remember
to plant tulips and daffodil bulbs in autumn, and your garden will
come alive with bright splashes of colour in early spring; remember
to hoe the flowerbeds in April to prevent weeds choking the new
growth; and, take cuttings of shrubs in August. Keeping track of
what to do when is no simple task, but this straightforward new
book will help you plan your year. It gives you seasonal lists of
jobs to do, which plants to plant and plenty of expert advice and
handy hints on how to improve your garden.
A journalistic tour de force, this wide-ranging collection by the
author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography "Stilwell and the
American Experience in China" is a classic in its own right.
During the summer of 1972--a few short months after Nixon's
legendary visit to China--master historian Barbara W. Tuchman made
her own trip to that country, spending six weeks in eleven cities
and a variety of rural settlements. The resulting reportage was one
of the first evenhanded portrayals of Chinese culture that
Americans had ever read.
Tuchman's observations capture the people as they lived, from
workers in the city and provincial party bosses to farmers,
scientists, and educators. She demonstrates the breadth and scope
of her expertise in discussing the alleviation of famine, misery,
and exploitation; the distortion of cultural and historical
inheritances into ubiquitous slogans; news media, schools, housing,
and transportation; and Chairman Mao's techniques for reasserting
the Revolution. This edition also includes Tuchman's "fascinating"
("The New York Review of Books") essay, "If Mao Had Come to
Washington in 1945"--a tantalizing piece of speculation on a
proposed meeting between Mao and Roosevelt that would have changed
the course of postwar history.
"Shrewdly observed . . . Tuchman enters another plea for coolness,
intelligence and rationality in American Asian policies. One can
hardly disagree."--"The New York Times Book Review"
The standard reference for Florida ornamental gardening is now in
its third edition. For nearly four decades, Florida Landscape
Plants has been the go-to manual for novices and experts alike.
This timeless gardening book features detailed drawings of more
than 400 plants, alongside invaluable information, such as proper
propagation, soil and light requirements, hardiness, salt
tolerance, pests, and landscape uses.
In the modern suburban landscape, beautiful, green lawns are
perhaps the most ubiquitous feature of all. It s difficult to
imagine a friendly neighborhood without broad, clean stretches of
neatly shorn grass. More and more in recent years, those lawns are
evolving into organic systems as homeowners concerned about the
long-term effects of chemicals on their children, their pets, and
the environment turn to natural methods to keep their yards healthy
and inviting, and, yes, still green and lush, too.
Paul Tukey, a self-confessed mowing addict, answers the growing
demand for organic grass with a comprehensive volume of natural
lawncare information. Step by step, he takes readers through the
many elements that work together to form a healthy, organic lawn.
Well-treated soil, fed properly with compost and natural
fertilizers, is the foundation of every great lawn. Plant it with a
grass cultivar matched properly to the climate and sunlight,
nourish the soil and grass with the proper amount of water, and
maintain the height with a good mower equipped with a sharp blade.
A beautiful, naturally maintained lawn can be as simple as that.
An organic, healthy lawn is the best defense against weeds and
pests, but when unwanted visitors creep in, Tukey is ready with
Weed and Thug ID Guides and advice on dispatching them naturally or
learning to live with the benign offenders. Tukey also provides
helpful advice for lawnkeepers making the transition from a
synthetic to an organic lawn system. It s all here everything today
s homeowner needs to keep his lawn off drugs, and make it an
inviting living and play area for the whole family."
Ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers have always been extremely
popular and there is large demand-whether in gardens or parks-for
alpines, bedding plants, cacti, cut flowers, house plants and pot
plants, as well as herbaceous plants, ornamental grasses, shrubs
and trees. The first edition of this comprehensive and beautifully
illustrated book was extremely successful and it has now been fully
revised and updated. The second edition contains over 60 new pests
and almost 90 new color photographs. The book opens with a review
of the main features of insects, mites and other major pest groups.
The principles of pest control of ornamental plants are discussed,
followed by sections on the various pests. Each major order and
family is considered in turn, with details of their status, host
range, world distribution, diagnostic features and biology.
Descriptions of the characteristic damage caused are also given.
Pests of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Flowers provides a unique
source of permanent reference for all involved in the recognition,
biology and control of the pests of ornamental crops, including
professionals, scientists and students in agriculture, horticulture
and entomology, and amateur gardeners.
In the 1630s, visitors to the prosperous trading cities of the Netherlands couldn't help but notice that thousands of normally sober, hardworking Dutch citizens from every walk of life were caught up in an extraordinary frenzy of buying and selling. The object of this unprecedented speculation was the tulip, a delicate and exotic Eastern import that had bewitched horticulturists, noblemen, and tavern owners alike. For almost a year rare bulbs changed hands for incredible and ever-increasing sums, until single flowers were being sold for more than the cost of a house.
Historians would come to call it tulipomania. It was the first futures market in history, and like so many of the ones that would follow, it crashed spectacularly, plunging speculators and investors into economic ruin and despair.
This is the history of the tulip, from its origins on the barren, windswept steppes of central Asia to its place of honor in the lush imperial gardens of Constantinople, to its starring moment as the most coveted--and beautiful--commodity in Europe. Historian Mike Dash vividly narrates the story of this amazing flower and the colorful cast of characters--Turkish sultans, Yugoslav soldiers, French botanists, and Dutch tavern keepers--who were centuries apart historically and worlds apart culturally, but who all had one thing in common: tulipomania.
Compiled by two distinguished professors of horticulture, "The
Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation" is a must for
professionals and students of horticulture. Over 1,100 species and
their propagation requirements by seeds, cuttings, grafting and
budding, and tissue culture are discussed in exhaustive detail.
Essentially a recipe book for making more trees and shrubs, this
reference is a high-level how-to.
Iowa is the only state that lies entirely within the natural region
of the tallgrass prairie. Early documents indicate that 85 percent
of the state - close to 30 million acres - was covered by prairie
vegetation at the time of Euro-American settlement. By 1930 the
prairie sod had been almost totally converted to cropland; only
about 30,000 acres of the original "great green sea" remained. Now,
in this gracefully illustrated manual, Shirley Shirley has created
a step-by-step guide to reconstructing the natural landscape of
Iowa and the Upper Midwest. Chapters on planning, obtaining and
selecting plants and seeds, starting seeds indoors, preparing the
site, planting, and maintenance set the stage for comprehensive
species accounts. Shirley gives firsthand information on soil,
moisture, sun and pH requirements; location, size, and structure;
blooming time and color; and propagation, germination, and
harvesting for more than a hundred wildflowers and grasses.
Shirley's sketches - all drawn from native plants and from
seedlings that she grew herself - will be valuable for even the
most experienced gardener. While other books typically feature only
the flowering plant, her careful drawings show the three stages of
the seedling, the flower, and the seedhead with seeds as well as
the entire plant. This practical and attractive volume will help
anyone dedicated to reconstructing the lost "emerald growth" of the
historic tallgrass prairie.
The Cactaceae family, with about sixteen hundred species, is
cultivated worldwide for fruits, forage, fodder, and even as a
vegetable. Cacti are recognized for their attractive flowers,
special stem shapes, and ability to tolerate drought. Because of
their efficient use of water and other adaptations, biological and
agronomic interest in cacti has soared. These fascinating plants
also have much to teach us about biodiversity and conservation. Yet
a current, synthetic, wide-ranging reference on cacti has not been
available until now. This comprehensive book, compiled by a
well-known cactus biologist, includes authoritative, up-to-date
chapters by thirty-five contributors from around the world on
topics ranging from evolution to biotechnology. It is the first
book of its kind to compile information on cactus biology, ecology,
and uses in one convenient place.
The first half of the book provides a thorough overview of cactus
biology and morphology and discusses the environmental and
conservation issues that affect the plants. It includes a
discussion of the evolution of the family, paying particular
attention to new genetic and molecular approaches. The second half
of the book focuses on the practical concerns of cultivating cacti,
such as pest control and diseases, horticultural and forage
applications, and techniques for agronomy. Other chapters cover the
different markets for cacti and products that are made from them.
This unique volume will be a reliable and informative reference for
ecologists and environmentalists, agriculturists, plant biologists,
and anyone seriously interested in these remarkable plants.
ISA has developed a series of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for
the purpose of interpreting tree care standards and providing
guidelines of practice for arborists, tree workers, and the people
who employ their services.Tree injection is the process of applying
a treatment into the active xylem of a tree for distribution
throughout the entire tree. This BMP provides guidance for
arborists who use tree injection to systemically treat trees for
pest problems, nutrient deficiencies, or growth regulation. This
2nd edition print includes 11 full-color images, including updated
and brand-new illustrations. Topics in this BMP include: Why Use
Tree Injection? Types of Tree Injections Potential Damage from Tree
Injection Application Considerations Administering Injections
Record Keeping and Legal Considerations Tree Ring Porosity of
Hardwood Tree Genera Sample Bid Specifications and Tree Injection
Contract Language ( (c)2022, softcover, 43 pp.)*Replaces 1st
edition (2015)
Enjoy discovering the hows and whys behind growing a beautiful
garden through 293 color images. From learning the profiles of each
individual plant and their basic needs to maintaining a garden
community, this book offers a fun and whimsical approach to
developing your green thumb. You'll learn how to choose the right
plants for growing your best garden. Think of it as staging a
theatrical production, with tips for lighting, temperature,
drainage, and developing a sustainable landscape. The text is
entertaining, with easy-to-remember facts and suggestions for
putting on the best garden show ever. This book is great for both
the beginner and seasoned gardener, landscape artists,
horticulturalists, and everyone who just loves looking at beautiful
flowers and plants.
What could be a more refreshing addition to a garden than the sight
and sound of bubbling, gurgling, flowing water? This lushly
illustrated guide gives an overview of various exquisite styles,
with advice on planning, construction, oxygenation and
filtration.Inspirational pictures and diagrams showcase a willow
pattern, castaway island and Japanese water gardens. In addition to
information on stocking ponds with plants, fish and other aquatic
life, there is full coverage of maintenance, improvements and
troubleshooting.
Que plantas me gustaria cultivar? Que tan complicado puede ser su
mantenimiento? Que tiempo tengo para atender mis plantas? Me
divertiran y relajaran o me daran un estres terrible?
Identificacion de las plantas: Nombre comun y/o cientifico Como se
cultivan? Son apropiadas para mi casa? Ciudad Campo Playa Ubicacion
Donde las voy a ubicar, dentro o fuera de la casa? Contenedores
(Tiestos) Jardineras o Patios Como es la temperatura, usualmente,
en mi area? Como es la temperatura dentro de mi casa? Caliente
Fresca Humeda Abono Division Reproduccion Enfermedades Materiales:
Tierra, herramientas y utiles
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