A Shade Tree Guide (Classic Reprint)

Alfred Gaskill

ISBN 10: 1331963893 / ISBN 13: 9781331963899

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the vital role of trees in urban environments, offering practical guidance on their selection, planting, and care. It addresses the unique challenges faced by trees in such settings, emphasizing the need to counteract the strains they endure outside their natural habitat. The author distinguishes between street trees and lawn trees, recognizing the limitations imposed by paved streets and the wider range of options available on lawns. The text emphasizes the importance of proper tree selection, highlighting species suitable for various street widths and coastal conditions. Planting techniques are meticulously detailed, covering aspects such as soil preparation, root care, and post-planting maintenance. The author stresses the significance of providing nourishment and water, particularly for street trees subject to harsh conditions. Beyond planting, the book delves into tree health, covering pruning practices, injury treatment, and disease and insect management. It provides insights into common ailments and pests, offering guidance on identification and control methods. Ultimately, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to cultivating and preserving thriving trees in urban landscapes, recognizing their aesthetic and environmental value while offering practical solutions for ensuring their longevity and well-being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331963899_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Shade Tree Guide (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331963893
• ISBN 13: 9781331963899
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Gardening

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Synopsis

This book delves into the vital role of trees in urban environments, offering practical guidance on their selection, planting, and care. It addresses the unique challenges faced by trees in such settings, emphasizing the need to counteract the strains they endure outside their natural habitat. The author distinguishes between street trees and lawn trees, recognizing the limitations imposed by paved streets and the wider range of options available on lawns. The text emphasizes the importance of proper tree selection, highlighting species suitable for various street widths and coastal conditions. Planting techniques are meticulously detailed, covering aspects such as soil preparation, root care, and post-planting maintenance. The author stresses the significance of providing nourishment and water, particularly for street trees subject to harsh conditions. Beyond planting, the book delves into tree health, covering pruning practices, injury treatment, and disease and insect management. It provides insights into common ailments and pests, offering guidance on identification and control methods. Ultimately, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to cultivating and preserving thriving trees in urban landscapes, recognizing their aesthetic and environmental value while offering practical solutions for ensuring their longevity and well-being.