Plants in Landscape: Heredity & Envr

From design to maintenance, the Second Edition of Plants in the Landscape offers a definitive account of the functions and interrelationships of all segments of the landscape industry. It is designed for students interested in a career working with plants and for professionals who need a complete reference source for contemporary principles and practices. Beginning with a case study on site planning, landscape design, and development, Plants in the Landscape goes on to look at plant ecology and classification, aesthetic and functional design, contracting procedures, and landscape construction--including detailed coverage of the latest planting techniques. Additional topics are shown below. This highly practical edition offers more than 500 drawings and photographs.