The Science of Gardening

<p>An award-winning horticulturist guides you in developing a science-based, sustainable, vibrant home landscape.</p>

• By This Professor
• 01: Garden Science: Weeding Out the Myths
• 02: Site Analysis: Choosing the Right Spot
• 03: Soil Analysis: What Makes Soil Great?
• 04: Living Soils: Bacteria and Fungi
• 05: Plant Selection: Natives versus Non-Natives
• 06: Plant Selection: Function and Form
• 07: Plant Selection: Finding Quality Specimens
• 08: Soil Preparation and Protection
• 09: The Truth about Mulch
• 10: Planting for Survival
• 11: Aftercare for New Plants
• 12: Plant Nutrition: Evidence-Based Fertilizing
• 13: The Art and Science of Pruning
• 14: Creating Safe Food Gardens
• 15: Water-Wise Landscaping
• 16: Diagnosing Diseases and Disasters
• 17: Gardening CSI: Case Studies
• 18: Integrated Pest Management
• 19: Understanding Pesticides
• 20: What to Do about Weeds
• 21: What to Do about Insects
• 22: What to Do about Herbivores
• 23: Tackling Garden Myths and Misinformation
• 24: Applied Garden Science: Success Stories