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Organic Management for the Professional : The Natural Way for Landscape Architects and Contractors, Commercial Growers, Golf Course Managers, Park Administrators, Turf Managers, and Other Stewards of the Land by Howard Garrett, Mike Amaranthus and John Ferguson (2012, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherUniversity of Texas Press

ISBN-100292729219

ISBN-139780292729216

eBay Product ID (ePID)112024318

Product Key Features

Book TitleOrganic Management for the Professional : The Natural Way for Landscape Architects and Contractors, Commercial Growers, Golf Course Managers, Park Administrators, Turf Managers, and Other Stewards of the Land

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicLandscape, Agriculture / Organic, Organic, Life Sciences / Horticulture

Publication Year2012

IllustratorYes

GenreTechnology & Engineering, Science, Gardening

AuthorHoward Garrett, Mike Amaranthus, John Ferguson

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight24.1 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2011-042851

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal635.9/87

Table Of ContentPreface Chapter 1: Introduction to Organics Reasons to Go Organic Converting to the Natural Organic Program Chapter 2: Soil Building Basic Soil Science Soil Biology Soil Texture Nutrients Soil Testing Soil Amendments Chapter 3: Planting Basic Bed Preparation Seed Planting Cuttings Transplants Tree Planting Potting Soil Chapter 4: Fertilizing How Organic Fertilizers Work Foliar Feeding Product Information Refractometer Chapter 5: Pest and Disease Control The Real Purpose of Toxic Chemical Pesticides Pests and Their Organic Remedies Insect Pests Structural Pest Control Honeybees and Other Pollinators Diseases Weeds: The Disliked Plants Chapter 6: Compost Why Compost? Compost Types and Methods Compostable Materials Composting Process Warning Signs in Compost Vermicomposting Using Compost Compost Tea Chapter 7: Mulch Mulch Types Mulch Uses and Applications Pitfalls of Mulching The Science of Mulch The Mulch Business Mulches Not Recommended Chapter 8: Landscaping Landscaping Elements Landscaping Specifications Chapter 9: Commercial Growing Operations and Recreational Properties Commercial Growing Operations Recreational Properties Chapter 10: Organic Strategies and Global Climate Change Global Warming by the Numbers Organic Methods Make a Difference The Link to Soil Life Carbon-rich Organic Glue Organic Material, Organic Matter, and Soil Carbon Squashing the Symbiosis Managing Trees in Landscapes as Carbon Sinks Landscape and Turf Management Conclusions Appendix 1: Organic Treatment Formulas Appendix 2: Sources for Organic Supplies Appendix 3: Soil-Testing Resources Appendix 4: Conversion Tables Information Resources Index

SynopsisCan you manage the landscape of a golf course, city park, or corporate campus without synthetic fertilizers and toxic pesticides? Absolutely! Organic landscaping is not only possible on a large scale, but it also makes sense both economically and environmentally. It promotes healthy soils and plants, which require less water and sequester more carbon--a winning combination for both your bottom line and the planet's fight against resource depletion and global warming. Organic programs on a commercial scale have enormous potential to make a difference in the quality of our environment, our use of fuels, and our climate. And as those who have already converted to organics have discovered, they also cost a lot less over the long term. Organic Management for the Professional is the first comprehensive guide to "going green" in large-scale landscaping. Nationally recognized organic gardening expert Howard Garrett, with associates John Ferguson and Mike Amaranthus, not only explains in detail how to manage projects with natural organic techniques, but also presents the material in clear, simple terms so that commercial and institutional property owners can understand what to ask of their landscape architects, contractors, growers, and maintenance people. They give detailed, proven instructions for the key components of organic landscaping--soil building, correct planting techniques, fertilizing, pest control, compost, and mulch. Then they show how to apply these organic methods in large-scale landscaping, commercial growing (orchards, tree farms, nurseries, and greenhouse operations), and recreational properties (golf courses, parks, and sports fields)., Can you manage the landscape of a golf course, city park, or corporate campus without synthetic fertilizers and toxic pesticides? Absolutely Organic landscaping is not only possible on a large scale, but it also makes sense both economically and environmentally. It promotes healthy soils and plants, which require less water and sequester more carbon--a winning combination for both your bottom line and the planet's fight against resource depletion and global warming. Organic programs on a commercial scale have enormous potential to make a difference in the quality of our environment, our use of fuels, and our climate. And as those who have already converted to organics have discovered, they also cost a lot less over the long term. Organic Management for the Professional is the first comprehensive guide to "going green" in large-scale landscaping. Nationally recognized organic gardening expert Howard Garrett, with associates John Ferguson and Mike Amaranthus, not only explains in detail how to manage projects with natural organic techniques, but also presents the material in clear, simple terms so that commercial and institutional property owners can understand what to ask of their landscape architects, contractors, growers, and maintenance people. They give detailed, proven instructions for the key components of organic landscaping--soil building, correct planting techniques, fertilizing, pest control, compost, and mulch. Then they show how to apply these organic methods in large-scale landscaping, commercial growing (orchards, tree farms, nurseries, and greenhouse operations), and recreational properties (golf courses, parks, and sports fields)., Can you manage the landscape of a golf course, city park, or corporate campus without synthetic fertilizers and toxic pesticides? Absolutely! Organic landscaping is not only possible on a large scale, but it also makes sense both economically andNationally acclaimed organic gardening expert Howard Garrett offers detailed, proven instructions for designing and managing large-scale landscapes organically. environmentally. It promotes healthy soils and plants, which require less water and sequester more carbon--a winning combination for both your bottom line and the planet's fight against resource depletion and global warming. Organic programs on a commercial scale have enormous potential to make a difference in the quality of our environment, our use of fuels, and our climate. And as those who have already converted to organics have discovered, they also cost a lot less over the long term. Organic Management for the Professional is the first comprehensive guide to "going green" in large-scale landscaping. Nationally recognized organic gardening expert Howard Garrett, with associates John Ferguson and Mike Amaranthus, not only explains in detail how to manage projects with natural organic techniques, but also presents the material in clear, simple terms so that commercial and institutional property owners can understand what to ask of their landscape architects, contractors, growers, and maintenance people. They give detailed, proven instructions for the key components of organic landscaping--soil building, correct planting techniques, fertilizing, pest control, compost, and mulch. Then they show how to apply these organic methods in large-scale landscaping, commercial growing (orchards, tree farms, nurseries, and greenhouse operations), and recreational properties (golf courses, parks, and sports fields)., Nationally acclaimed organic gardening expert Howard Garrett offers detailed, proven instructions for designing and managing large-scale landscapes organically., Can you manage the landscape of a golf course, city park, or corporate campus without synthetic fertilizers and toxic pesticides? Absolutely! Organic landscaping is not only possible on a large scale, but it also makes sense both economically and environmentally. It promotes healthy soils and plants, which require less water and sequester more carbon--a winning combination for both your bottom line and the planet?s fight against resource depletion and global warming. Organic programs on a commercial scale have enormous potential to make a difference in the quality of our environment, our use of fuels, and our climate. And as those who have already converted to organics have discovered, they also cost a lot less over the long term. Organic Management for the Professional is the first comprehensive guide to ?going green? in large-scale landscaping. Nationally recognized organic gardening expert Howard Garrett, with associates John Ferguson and Mike Amaranthus, not only explains in detail how to manage projects with natural organic techniques, but also presents the material in clear, simple terms so that commercial and institutional property owners can understand what to ask of their landscape architects, contractors, growers, and maintenance people. They give detailed, proven instructions for the key components of organic landscaping--soil building, correct planting techniques, fertilizing, pest control, compost, and mulch. Then they show how to apply these organic methods in large-scale landscaping, commercial growing (orchards, tree farms, nurseries, and greenhouse operations), and recreational properties (golf courses, parks, and sports fields).

LC Classification NumberSB453.5.G39 2012