Succeeding as a landscape professional requires not only mastery of horticultural skills but also of the business aspects of the industry. Landscaping: Principles and Practices thoroughly examines both sides of the business, providing the knowledge necessary to perform multiple skills expertly, efficiently and profitably. It teaches such skills as graphic design, installation, maintenance, pricing, human resource management, contract development and the use of industry-specific technology. The reader will find that the list of industry organizations and related Web sites provide leads to further sources of in-depth information.

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Title: Landscaping: Principles and Practices
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Publication Date: 2003
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1401834108
ISBN 13: 9781401834104
Binding: Hardback
Condition: Good

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Landscaping: Principles and Practice is the book serious horticulturists need in order to prepare themselves for success in this industry. They will come to understand how to expertly run a landscape business. From interviewing clients and prospective employees to quoting jobs, this book covers all tasks related to the landscaping business. And, when it comes to teaching landscape design and installation, this book is second to none. Readers will learn such critical skills as graphic arts, interior plantscape design techniques, irrigation system design and lawn and plant installation to assure themselves and their clients a superb job every time.

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Jack E. Ingels is a distinguished professor in the department of plant science at the State University of New York at Cobleskill. He is a member of the Associated Landscape Contractors of America and was named one of the top ten landscape educators in America by Lawn and Landscape magazine. Mr. Ingles has written numerous publications about ornamental horticulture.

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