California Master Gardener Handbook, Second Edition
Whether you're a beginner double digging your first bed or a University of California Master Gardener, this handbook will be your go-to source for the practical, science-based information you need to sustainably maintain your landscape and garden and become an effective problem solver.
Chapters cover soil, fertilizer, and water management, plant propagation, plant physiology; weeds and pests; home vegetable gardening; specific garden crops including grapes, berries temperate fruits and nuts, citrus, and avocados. Also included is information on lawns, woody landscape plants, and landscape design.
New to the 2nd Edition is information on invasive plants and principles of designing and maintaining landscapes for fire protection.
Inside are updates to the technical information found in each chapter, reorganization of information for better ease of use, and new content on important emerging topics.
Useful conversions for many units of measure found in the Handbook or needed in caring for gardens and landscapes are located in Appendix A. A glossary of important technical terms used and an extensive index round out the book.
Details:
Paperback
756 pages
8.5" x 11"
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