{"product_id":"the-informed-gardener-9780295987903","title":"The Informed Gardener","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Best Book Award in the 2009 Garden Writers Association Media Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamed an \"Outstanding Title\" in University Press Books for Public and Secondary School Libraries, 2009\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this introduction to sustainable landscaping practices, Linda Chalker-Scott addresses the most common myths and misconceptions that plague home gardeners and horticultural professionals. Chalker-Scott offers invaluable advice to gardeners gardeners who have wondered: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre native plants the best choice for sustainable landscaping?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShould you avoid disturbing the root ball when planting?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre organic products better or safer than synthetic ones?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the best way to control weeds-fabric or mulch?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoes giving vitamins to plants stimulate growth?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre compost teas effective in controlling diseases?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen is the best time to water in hot weather?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you pay more, do you get a higher-quality plant?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can you differentiate good advice from bad advice?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe answers may surprise you. In her more than twenty years as a university researcher and educator in the field of plant physiology, Linda Chalker-Scott has discovered a number of so-called truths that originated in traditional agriculture and that have been applied to urban horticulture, in many cases damaging both plant and environmental health. \u003ci\u003eThe Informed Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e is based on basic and applied research from university faculty and landscape professionals, originally published in peer-reviewed journals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter reading this book, you will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstand your landscape or garden plants as components of a living system\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSave time (by not overdoing soil preparation, weeding, pruning, staking, or replacing plants that have died before their time)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSave money (by avoiding worthless or harmful garden products, and producing healthier, longer-lived plants)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReduce use of fertilizers and pesticides\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssess marketing claims objectively\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will be of interest to landscape architects, nursery and landscape professionals, urban foresters, arborists, certified professional horticulturists, and home gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information go to: http: \/\/www.theinformedgardener.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Washington Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/20\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780295987903\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 221\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.82h x 5.74w x 0.57d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal Supplements\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/15\/2007 pg. 47\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2008 pg. 101\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Linda Chalker-Scott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36635455914140,"sku":"9780295987903","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_4f14d48a-a697-419a-ab51-e58ce8359a38.jpg?v=1603839601","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-informed-gardener-9780295987903","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}