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John-the-Gardener, U33262
Project index page: A544448

Title: Fundamentals of Horticulture

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 practises and stressing alternatives to chemical control measures; and basic elements of good landscape design.

Titles:
Soils
Plant Propagation
Site Preparation and Planting
Basic Pruning
Pest Control
Principles of Landscape Design.

Start Date: 12 May, 2001
End Date: 23 June, 2001

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Researcher: John-the-Gardener, U33262
Project Page: A544448 Fundamentals of Horticulture

Edited Entries:
A574616 - Soils
A578450 - Plant Propagation
A578487 - Planting a Garden
A578504 - Basic Pruning
A578540 - Pest Control in the Garden
A578568 - Principles of Landscape Design

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