Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Culture and Use - Hardcover

Ferrell M. Bridwell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0827360177 ISBN 13: 9780827360174

Publisher: Delmar Pub; 1st edition, 1994

Synopsis

This book is a complete guide to the identification and use of woody landscape plants selected ornamental grasses and selected herbaceous material found in the continental US.

About this title

About the Author:

Ferrell Bridwell retired after more than thirty years in public education, and served as Curator of Horticulture for a major science center. He has worked with students, adults, professionals in horticulture, and teacher groups in the areas of landscape design, plant propagation, plant identification, and environmental science. In addition to sitting on numerous committees and advisory boards, Mr. Bridwell served on President Jimmy Carter's National Metrics Council, Vocational Education Sector Committee. He was named an Outstanding Vocational Classroom Teacher for the Southeastern States and Conservation Educator for the Southeast Region. Mr. Bridwell has traveled extensively studying and photographing plants, including many images used in LANDSCAPE PLANTS, 3rd Edition.

Review:

Chapter 1: Plant Identification. Chapter 2: Interpretation of Data. Chapter 3: Functional and Esthetic Uses of Plants. Chapter 4: Ground Covers. Chapter 5: Vines. Chapter 6: Dwarf Shrubs. Chapter 7: Medium Shrubs. Chapter 8: Large Shrubs. Chapter 9: Small Trees. Chapter 10: Medium Trees. Chapter 11: Large Trees. Chapter 12: Grasses, Palms, and Bamboo. Bibliography. Appendices. Glossary. Indices.

About this edition

• Publisher: Delmar Pub; 1st edition
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0827360177
• ISBN 13: 9780827360174
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 560