Environmental horticulture - also referred to as landscape horticulture and amenity horticulture - is the umbrella term for the horticulture that we encounter in our daily lives. This includes parks, botanic gardens, sports facilities, landscape gardens, roundabouts, cemeteries, and shopping centres - any public space which has grass, planting and trees.

A complete and comprehensive guide to an area most of us take for granted, Environmental Horticulture:- Comments and critiques contemporary thinking on the subject- Explores the role, value and application of horticulture in different landscapes- Reviews the importance and impact of horticulture on the wider environment- Covers practical management advice for categories of environmental horticulture such as turf grass, bedding plants, trees, grasslands and green roofsA vital resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, this book is also a valuable addition to academic departments with an interest in green space management and wider environmental issues.


Format Häftad Omfång 328 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag CABI Publishing Utgivningsdatum 2016-03-24 ISBN 9781780641386