Science for Gardeners: How Plants Work : The Science Behind the Amazing Things Plants Do by Linda Chalker-scott DOC, FB2, PDF
9781604693386 160469338X How Plants Work brings the stranger-than-fiction science of the plant world to vivid life, explaining how plants tell time, how they move to follow the sun and capture food, and why they change colour. This books has it all from the structure of plants, the importance of root systems, the essentials for healthy growth, and how to maintain and nurture the plants in your care. Packed with colour photographs and detailed illustrations, every gardener or student of horticulture should have a copy of this book in their library., How can container plants wilt when they've been regularly watered? Why didn't the hydrangea that thrived last year bloom this year? Why won't slugs eat weeds instead of wiping out the vegetable garden? Plant physiology, the study of how living things function, can solve these and most of the problems gardeners regularly have. In How Plants Work horticulture expert and professor Linda Chalker-Scott uncovers the mysteries of how and why plants do the things they do. This accessibly-written guide covers the science behind plants from the ground up, with information on cells, roots, nutrition, light, and reproduction. A basic understanding of plant physiology can help gardeners tremendously: knowing how mulch works can lead to a reduction in weeds; learning when and where to prune will reduce the need to prune in the future. It can also save time and money; an understanding of the science of plants can help gardeners know what garden products are worth a try and which are best left on the shelf. This helpful and enthusiastic guide arms gardeners of all levels with the knowledge they need to be better, smarter gardeners., In How Plants Work expert author Linda Chalker-Scott helps readers understand the science behind everyday challenges that gardeners face., The more you know, the better you grow Plants are capable of interesting and unexpected things. Why do container plants wilt when they ve been regularly watered? Whydid the hydrangea that thrived last year never bloom this year? Why do slugs wipe out the vegetable garden instead of eating theweeds? Plant physiology the study of how living things function can solve these and most other problems gardeners regularly encounter.In "How Plants Work, "horticulture expert and contributor to the popular blog "The Garden Professors," Linda Chalker-Scott brings the stranger-than-fiction science of the plant world to vivid life. She uncovers the mysteries of how and why plants do the things they do, and arms the home gardener with fascinating knowledge that will change the way they garden.", The more you know, the better you grow! Plants are capable of interesting and unexpected things. Why do container plants wilt when they've been regularly watered? Why did the hydrangea that thrived last year never bloom this year? Why do slugs wipe out the vegetable garden instead of eating the weeds? Plant physiology--the study of how living things function--can solve these and most other problems gardeners regularly encounter. In How Plants Work, horticulture expert and contributor to the popular blog The Garden Professors , Linda Chalker-Scott brings the stranger-than-fiction science of the plant world to vivid life. She uncovers the mysteries of how and why plants do the things they do, and arms the home gardener with fascinating knowledge that will change the way they garden., Why didn't the hydrangea that thrived last year bloom this year? Why won't slugs eat weeds instead of wiping out the vegetable garden? Plant physiology, the study of how living things function, can solve these and most of the problems gardeners regularly have. In How Plants Work horticulture expert and professor Linda Chalker-Scott uncovers the mysteries of how and why plants do the things they do. This accessibly-written guide covers the science behind plants from the ground up, with information on cells, roots, nutrition, light, and reproduction. A basic understanding of plant physiology can help gardeners tremendously: knowing how mulch works can lead to a reduction in weeds; learning when and where to prune will reduce the need to prune in the future. It can also save time and money; an understanding of the science of plants can help gardeners know what garden products are worth a try and which are best left on the shelf.
9781604693386 160469338X How Plants Work brings the stranger-than-fiction science of the plant world to vivid life, explaining how plants tell time, how they move to follow the sun and capture food, and why they change colour. This books has it all from the structure of plants, the importance of root systems, the essentials for healthy growth, and how to maintain and nurture the plants in your care. Packed with colour photographs and detailed illustrations, every gardener or student of horticulture should have a copy of this book in their library., How can container plants wilt when they've been regularly watered? Why didn't the hydrangea that thrived last year bloom this year? Why won't slugs eat weeds instead of wiping out the vegetable garden? Plant physiology, the study of how living things function, can solve these and most of the problems gardeners regularly have. In How Plants Work horticulture expert and professor Linda Chalker-Scott uncovers the mysteries of how and why plants do the things they do. This accessibly-written guide covers the science behind plants from the ground up, with information on cells, roots, nutrition, light, and reproduction. A basic understanding of plant physiology can help gardeners tremendously: knowing how mulch works can lead to a reduction in weeds; learning when and where to prune will reduce the need to prune in the future. It can also save time and money; an understanding of the science of plants can help gardeners know what garden products are worth a try and which are best left on the shelf. This helpful and enthusiastic guide arms gardeners of all levels with the knowledge they need to be better, smarter gardeners., In How Plants Work expert author Linda Chalker-Scott helps readers understand the science behind everyday challenges that gardeners face., The more you know, the better you grow Plants are capable of interesting and unexpected things. Why do container plants wilt when they ve been regularly watered? Whydid the hydrangea that thrived last year never bloom this year? Why do slugs wipe out the vegetable garden instead of eating theweeds? Plant physiology the study of how living things function can solve these and most other problems gardeners regularly encounter.In "How Plants Work, "horticulture expert and contributor to the popular blog "The Garden Professors," Linda Chalker-Scott brings the stranger-than-fiction science of the plant world to vivid life. She uncovers the mysteries of how and why plants do the things they do, and arms the home gardener with fascinating knowledge that will change the way they garden.", The more you know, the better you grow! Plants are capable of interesting and unexpected things. Why do container plants wilt when they've been regularly watered? Why did the hydrangea that thrived last year never bloom this year? Why do slugs wipe out the vegetable garden instead of eating the weeds? Plant physiology--the study of how living things function--can solve these and most other problems gardeners regularly encounter. In How Plants Work, horticulture expert and contributor to the popular blog The Garden Professors , Linda Chalker-Scott brings the stranger-than-fiction science of the plant world to vivid life. She uncovers the mysteries of how and why plants do the things they do, and arms the home gardener with fascinating knowledge that will change the way they garden., Why didn't the hydrangea that thrived last year bloom this year? Why won't slugs eat weeds instead of wiping out the vegetable garden? Plant physiology, the study of how living things function, can solve these and most of the problems gardeners regularly have. In How Plants Work horticulture expert and professor Linda Chalker-Scott uncovers the mysteries of how and why plants do the things they do. This accessibly-written guide covers the science behind plants from the ground up, with information on cells, roots, nutrition, light, and reproduction. A basic understanding of plant physiology can help gardeners tremendously: knowing how mulch works can lead to a reduction in weeds; learning when and where to prune will reduce the need to prune in the future. It can also save time and money; an understanding of the science of plants can help gardeners know what garden products are worth a try and which are best left on the shelf.