• Project Name: Fundamentals of Horticulture
• Field Researcher:
  
  John-the-gardener
• Department: Agriculture and Horticulture
• Faculty: Science and Mathematics
• Start Date: 17 June, 2001
• End Date: 28 September, 2001
• Assisting Sub-Editor:
Jimi X

Project Description

An introduction to basic concepts of gardening, including practical advice for the novice or hapless home gardener.

This project will explore fundamental principles of horticulture, including a description of soil and soil management practises; simple plant propagation (division, cuttings, seed); site selection and preparation; planting techniques; basic pruning rationale, methodology, and timing; pest control, using Integrated Pest Management, stressing alternatives to chemical control measures; and basic elements of good landscape design.

Pages currently in progress:

Soils
Plant Propagation
Planting a Garden
Basic Pruning
Pest Control in the Garden
Principles of Landscape Design

Contributing Researchers

None, at present.

Further Information Required

None, at present.