Ornamental Gardening And Landscaping

Ornamental Horticulture is a branch of Horticulture which deals with commercial growing of flowers ornamental plants and beautification of surroundings. This subject assumes great importance in improving total environment and checks visual pollution by way of beautification. The flowers have been eulogised by poets and artists for generations not merely for their ornamental properties but for their versatile curative properties. The Study of ornamental horticulture comprises of two parts i.e. the knowledge of growing of plants like annuals, shrubs, climber, trees, bulbous, succulents and cactus, shade loving plants, lawn etc. and their use in beautification programme. The information on above aspect is scattered in different book and a great difficulty was being felt by students, landscapers and scientist. In this context, a need of simple book on introduction, cultivation and management of ornamental plants is highly demanded by student of Horticulture and florists of India. This book describes in details collection identification, propagation, cultivation, nutritional & weed management, plant and flowers senescence management etc., of annuals, herbs, shrubs, climbers and ornamental trees. Since, beautification involves the principles of art and gardening styles. Therefore, bio aesthetic planning, basics of landscaping and flowers arrangement have also been discussed in details. Special care has been taken to present the subject matter in a simple and lucid style. Book further includes recent available information. The illustrations have been drawn from own specimens with photographs.

A guide to incorporating ornamental grasses in your garden design. Finding all the right places for grasses and bamboo; stunning photographs of grasses for all climates and every garden; beautiful borders, natural lawns, and do-it-yourself meadows.

Home Garden 18. Computer Aided Design.

Louis the XIV commissioned a landscape gardener to design the Potager de Roi at Versailles. Many of the fruit and vegetable pruning systems developed by this gardener are still in use today. This beautiful book illustrates the design and planting of the ornamental vegetable garden, where aesthetics and practicality combine to create edible gardens.

The book covers all the basic and latest information on Ornamental Gardening & Landscaping in an easy and understandable language. The book covers all the information and will be useful to all related to the field.

Plant selection and garden style are deeply influenced by where we are gardening. To successfully grow a range of beautiful ornamental plants, every gardener has to know the specifics of the region’s climate, soil, and geography. Gardeners in the northeast are lucky—the regular summer rain, gorgeous summer blooms, and stunning fall color make it an ideal place to garden. But there are drawbacks, like hot and humid summers, bitterly cold winters, and mosquitos. TThe practical and beautiful Growing the Northeast Garden starts with a comprehensive overview of the weather and geography of the area, along with regionally specific advice on zones, microclimates, soil, pests, and maintenance. Profiles of the best trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs offer hundreds of plant suggestions, along with complete information on growth and care.

Explains how to use a system of layered mulch materials, including newspaper, leaves, and grass clippings, to provide a nutrient-rich base for healthy gardens and robust flowers, herbs, vegetables, and fruits

This Book, Landscape Gardening And Design With Plants, Is The First Of Its Kind In Contents In India, Written By An Eminent Scientist, Reputed Teacher, Highly Experienced Landscape Designer And Renowned Floriculturist. This Rewarding And Absorbing Publication Consists Of 35 Chapters That Deal With Various Aspects Of Landscape Gardening, Garden Design And A Vast Range Of Interesting Plant Material For Landscaping. Chapter 1 Provides Information On Origin And History Of Gardens And Gardening. Chapter 2 Deals With Garden Design, Chapter 3 Covers Garden Features And Ornamentation, Chapter 4 Describes The Nursery Management For Flower Crops, Chapter 5 Furnishes All Aspects Of Plant Propagation And Chapter 6 Discusses The Plant Protection Aspects Of Ornamental Crops. Apart From These Six Extensive Chapters, In The Following 29 Chapters Very Fascinating, Elaborate And Rare Information Is Provided On Trees, Palms, Cycas, Bamboos, Conifers, Heaths And Heathers, Shrubs, Roses, Magnolias, Azalias, Camellias, Bougainvilleas, Hedges And Edges, Lawn Grasses, Ground Covers, Foliage Plants, Ferns, Selaginellas, Lycopodiums, Herbaceous Perennials, Bulbous Ornamentals, Cacti And Other Succulents, Annuals, Biennials, Aquatic Ornamentals And Orchids. The Information Furnished Is Up-To-Date And Sufficient To Allow One To Assess The Potential Of Plants To Create Beautiful Garden Designs And Healthy Environments For All Corners, Pockets And Situations. It Is An Extensive Illustrative Printed Document On Landscape Gardening And The Plant Wealth In Ornamental Crops. This Publication Is Intended To Be A Comprehensive Source Of Information For Landscape Architects, Landscape Designers, Horticulturists, Town And Country Planners, Keen Gardeners, As Also Concerned Students, Teachers And Scientists.