- The leading introduction to the principles of commercial and leisure horticulture for 14 years
- Suitable for gardening enthusiasts and vocational students
- Fully revised and updated third edition
- New case studies section with review questions and activities
Principles of Horticulture provides a comprehensive guide to the scientific rules determining the successful growing of plants. This valuable book covers the commercial cultivation of flowers, fruits and vegetables, landscape plantings and the individual garden. Unlike most horticultural texts, the level is suitable for a broad range of readers. The authors have a highly readable style and only a basic scientific education is assumed.