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Plant science for gardeners : essentials for growing better plants / Robert Pavlis.

Pavlis, Robert, (author.).

Summary:

Plant Science for Gardeners empowers growers to analyze common problems, find solutions, and make better decisions in the garden for optimal plant health and productivity. Most gardeners learn by accumulating rules--water once a week, never dry out snowdrop bulbs, prune lilacs after flowering, plant garlic in October--the list is endless. Rules take years to learn and yet leave you floundering when the unexpected strikes and plants look unhealthy, produce poorly, or die. There is a better way. By understanding the basic biology of how plants grow, you can become a thinking gardener with the confidence to problem solve for optimized plant health and productivity. Learn the science and ditch the rules! Coverage includes: the biology of roots, stems, leaves, and flowers; understanding how plants function as whole organisms; the role of nutrients and inputs; vegetables, flowers, grasses, and trees and shrubs; propagation and genetics; sidebars that explode common gardening myths; tips for evaluating plant problems and finding solutions. Whether you're a home gardener, micro-farmer, market gardener, or homesteader, this entertaining and accessible guide shortens the learning curve and gives you the knowledge to succeed no matter where you live.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780865719736 (trade paperback)
  • Physical Description: x, 211 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, [2022]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Subject: Botany.
Gardening.
Plants.
Genre: Handbooks and manuals.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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  • Perseus Publishing

    Understand how plants actually work to become a more successful, confident gardener. Science-based guide explains plant biology in practical terms, enabling gardeners to make informed decisions about watering, fertilizing, pruning, and troubleshooting based on how plants actually function.

    Why Plant Science Knowledge Multiplies Garden Success:

    When you understand what plants need and why, every garden decision becomes logical rather than guesswork. This knowledge prevents costly mistakes and maximizes plant health and productivity.

    What You'll Understand:

    • Plant nutrition fundamentals for providing exactly what plants need, when they need it
    • Water management science that prevents both drought stress and root rot
    • Photosynthesis optimization through proper light management and leaf care
    • Growth regulation through pruning, training, and environmental manipulation
    • Stress identification and response for healthier, more resilient plants

    Practical Garden Applications:

    Gardeners with plant science knowledge report fewer plant losses, better harvests, and greater confidence in trying new plants and techniques.

    Garden smarter, not harder, through scientific understanding. Essential for gardeners ready to move beyond following rules to understanding principles.

  • Perseus Publishing

    Plant Science for Gardeners is the key to growing better plants. This easy introduction to plant biology and chemistry gives you the knowledge and confidence to analyze problems, find solutions, and make better decisions in the garden to optimize plant health and productivity. Learn the science and ditch the rules!


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