Plant Science for Gardeners

Plant Science for Gardeners

by Robert Pavlis
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 07/06/2022

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Understand how plants actually work to become a more successful, confident gardener. Science-based guide explains plant biology in practical terms, enabling gardeners to make informed decisions about watering, fertilizing, pruning, and troubleshooting based on how plants actually function.


Why Plant Science Knowledge Multiplies Garden Success:


When you understand what plants need and why, every garden decision becomes logical rather than guesswork. This knowledge prevents costly mistakes and maximizes plant health and productivity.


What You'll Understand:



  • Plant nutrition fundamentals for providing exactly what plants need, when they need it

  • Water management science that prevents both drought stress and root rot

  • Photosynthesis optimization through proper light management and leaf care

  • Growth regulation through pruning, training, and environmental manipulation

  • Stress identification and response for healthier, more resilient plants


Practical Garden Applications:


Gardeners with plant science knowledge report fewer plant losses, better harvests, and greater confidence in trying new plants and techniques.


Garden smarter, not harder, through scientific understanding. Essential for gardeners ready to move beyond following rules to understanding principles.

ISBN:
9781771423632
9781771423632
Category:
Specialized gardening methods
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
07-06-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
New Society Publishers
Robert Pavlis

Robert Pavlis has been an avid gardener for over four decades. He is the owner and developer of Aspen Grove Gardens, a 6-acre botanical garden that features over 3,000 varieties of plants. Specializing in soil science, he has been an instructor for Landscape Ontario and is a garden blogger, writer, and chemist.

The author of Building Natural Ponds and Soil Science for Gardeners, Pavlis is a well-known speaker whose audiences include Master Gardener groups, horticultural societies, orchid societies, and garden shows such as Canada Blooms and the FarmSmart conference.

He teaches gardening fundamentals at the University of Guelph and garden design for the City of Guelph, Canada, where he currently resides.

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