Theory, Practice and Techniques in Landscaping and Horticulture

A “green revolution” took place in the 1960s and 1970s, and the interest in horticulture grew. Today, horticulture is widespread and significant in all societies, both rich and poor. Landscapes are evident and integrative social-ecological systems using variable spatial and temporal dimensions. They have expressive aesthetic, natural, and cultural qualities that are observed and cherished by people in several ways and invite actions resulting in landscape change. Landscapes are gradually more urban in nature and ecologically and culturally profound to changes at local via global scales. Multiple disciplines and perspectives are required to understand landscapes and align social and ecological values to ensure the sustainability of landscapes. Landscaping and decorative plants are in enormous demand for urban forestry and domestic landscape. Special horticulture techniques have in continuous development. Growing of plants and arranging the plants & flowers in design of landscape is done in floriculture and landscape horticulture which is a kind of architecture. The popularity of horticulture is due to a number of factors. The horticulture industry provides economic value to local communities and to the country. A healthy industry creates job.

This book “Theory, Practice and Techniques in Landscaping and Horticulture” provides a wealth of information on practical gardening techniques for ornamental as well as food gardens. It covers gardening and landscaping basics, with information on such topics as selecting trees, and flowers; pruning and caring for trees, and growing vegetables. Horticulture boasts great popularity throughout the world. It has also been common throughout history for people to raise fruits and vegetables in small gardens to supplement their diets. This in-depth guide to all aspects of landscape painting is a must-have for anyone getting started in the genre, as well as discloses on such enquiries:

• Minimizing waste in horticultural production and use of horticultural products.
• Innovative approaches to production and horticultural products such as semi-processed and health related foods.
• Maximizing the benefits of horticultural products to healthy and balanced nutrition.
• Integrating production and amenity Horticulture in urban and surrounding urban environments.
• Developing horticultural systems as contained factories for non-food products including pharmaceuticals and industrial cofactors.