An Illustrated Guide to Pruning by Edward F. Gilman (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE An Illustrated Guide to Pruning by Edward F. Gilman Filled with illustrations, photographs, and examples, this title is designed to help readers understand and implement the appropriate pruning practices that are vital to developing sustainable structure in the first 25 years of a trees life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Well written and easy to understand, An ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO PRUNING, Third Edition is a must-have for anyone interested in the pruning and maintenance of trees. Filled with updated illustrations, photographs, and examples, this completely updated guide is designed to help readers understand and implement the appropriate pruning practices that are vital to developing sustainable structure in the first 25 years of a trees life. Coverage includes a variety of information about the challenges associated with pruning such as disease prevention, root pruning, mature tree pruning, and restoration following storms. With its simple tables, lists, and strategies, this book is an appealing resource for horticulture, landscape and tree associations and industries and is a natural addition for botanic garden and arboreta bookstores. Author Biography Dr. Gilman received his Ph.D. from Rutgers University in 1980 in forest plant pathology and is a professor in the Environmental Horticulture Department at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He has assembled a unique urban tree teaching program for helping municipalities, contractors, arborists, educators, growers, landscapers, and others design and implement programs for promoting better tree health in cities. He conducts educational programs in tree selection, nursery production, and urban tree management nation-wide for a large variety of audiences. Dr. Gilman is a Florida chapter ISA Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Pruning.2. Plant Selection, Placement, and Management: The Best Way to Minimize Pruning Needs.3. Tree Structure.4. Tree Biology.5. Pruning Cuts.6. Pruning Tools.7. When to Prune.8. Nursery Shade Tree Production Pruning: Developing the Trunk and Leader.9. Nursery Shade Tree Production Pruning: Developing the Crown.10. Developing and Maintaining Special Forms.11. Structural Pruning of Shade Trees in the Landscape: Strategies.12. Structural Pruning of Shade Trees in the Landscape: Execution13. Pruning Types on Established Trees.14. Mature and Storm Damaged Trees.15. Maintaining Special Trees and Sites.16. Root Pruning.17. Standards and Specifications.18. Shrub Pruning. Review 1. Introduction to Pruning. 2. Plant Selection, Placement, and Management: The Best Way to Minimize Pruning Needs. 3. Tree Structure. 4. Tree Biology. 5. Pruning Cuts. 6. Pruning Tools. 7. When to Prune. 8. Nursery Shade Tree Production Pruning: Developing the Trunk and Leader. 9. Nursery Shade Tree Production Pruning: Developing the Crown. 10. Developing and Maintaining Special Forms. 11. Structural Pruning of Shade Trees in the Landscape: Strategies. 12. Structural Pruning of Shade Trees in the Landscape: Execution 13. Pruning Types on Established Trees. 14. Mature and Storm Damaged Trees. 15. Maintaining Special Trees and Sites. 16. Root Pruning. 17. Standards and Specifications. 18. Shrub Pruning. Review Text 1. Introduction to Pruning.2. Plant Selection, Placement, and Management: The Best Way to Minimize Pruning Needs.3. Tree Structure.4. Tree Biology.5. Pruning Cuts.6. Pruning Tools.7. When to Prune.8. Nursery Shade Tree Production Pruning: Developing the Trunk and Leader.9. Nursery Shade Tree Production Pruning: Developing the Crown.10. Developing and Maintaining Special Forms.11. Structural Pruning of Shade Trees in the Landscape: Strategies.12. Structural Pruning of Shade Trees in the Landscape: Execution13. Pruning Types on Established Trees.14. Mature and Storm Damaged Trees.15. Maintaining Special Trees and Sites.16. Root Pruning.17. Standards and Specifications.18. Shrub Pruning. Review Quote "The projects three greatest strengths are the use of illustrations (with a few minor modifications, in some instances), the accompanying easy to understand text, and the authors compelling, supported reasons for making his pruning recommendations." Details ISBN111130730X Author Edward F. Gilman Short Title ILLUS GT PRUNING 3/E Publisher Cengage Learning Language English Edition 3rd ISBN-10 111130730X ISBN-13 9781111307301 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2011 Imprint Delmar Cengage Learning Place of Publication Clifton Park Country of Publication United States DEWEY 635.977 Pages 476 Publication Date 2011-08-08 UK Release Date 2011-08-08 NZ Release Date 2011-08-08 US Release Date 2011-08-08 Edition Description 3rd edition Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2011-08-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:36786266;

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