The Science of Gardening

The Science of Gardening « Series from 2018

Series from 2018

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Genres: Special Interest

When scientists examine home gardens and landscapes, one fact stands out: The leading cause of landscape failure is not disease and it’s not pests - it’s our own gardening practices.

Create a beautiful and sustainable home garden guided by the newest information from applied plant physiology, biology, soils science, climatology, hydrology, chemistry, and ecology.

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Garden Science: Weeding Out the Myths

Site Analysis: Choosing the Right Spot

Soil Analysis: What Makes Soil Great?

Living Soils: Bacteria and Fungi

Plant Selection: Natives versus Non-Natives

Plant Selection: Function and Form

Plant Selection: Finding Quality Specimens

Soil Preparation and Protection

The Truth about Mulch

Planting for Survival

Aftercare for New Plants

Plant Nutrition: Evidence-Based Fertilizing

The Art and Science of Pruning

Creating Safe Food Gardens

Water-Wise Landscaping

Diagnosing Diseases and Disasters

Gardening CSI: Case Studies

Integrated Pest Management

Understanding Pesticides

What to Do about Weeds

What to Do about Insects

What to Do about Herbivores

Tackling Garden Myths and Misinformation

Applied Garden Science: Success Stories