{"product_id":"the-informed-gardener","title":"The Informed Gardener","description":"Winner of the Best Book Award in the 2009 Garden Writers Association Media Awards\n\nNamed an \"Outstanding Title\" in University Press Books for Public and Secondary School Libraries, 2009\n\nIn this introduction to sustainable landscaping practices, Linda Chalker-Scott addresses the most common myths and misconceptions that plague home gardeners and horticultural professionals. Chalker-Scott offers invaluable advice to gardeners gardeners who have wondered:\n\nAre native plants the best choice for sustainable landscaping?\n\nShould you avoid disturbing the root ball when planting?\n\nAre organic products better or safer than synthetic ones?\n\nWhat is the best way to control weeds-fabric or mulch?\n\nDoes giving vitamins to plants stimulate growth?\n\nAre compost teas effective in controlling diseases?\n\nWhen is the best time to water in hot weather?\n\nIf you pay more, do you get a higher-quality plant?\n\nHow can you differentiate good advice from bad advice?\n\nThe answers may surprise you. In her more than twenty years as a university researcher and educator in the field of plant physiology, Linda Chalker-Scott has discovered a number of so-called truths that originated in traditional agriculture and that have been applied to urban horticulture, in many cases damaging both plant and environmental health. The Informed Gardener is based on basic and applied research from university faculty and landscape professionals, originally published in peer-reviewed journals.\n\nAfter reading this book, you will:\n\nUnderstand your landscape or garden plants as components of a living system\n\nSave time (by not overdoing soil preparation, weeding, pruning, staking, or replacing plants that have died before their time)\n\nSave money (by avoiding worthless or harmful garden products, and producing healthier, longer-lived plants)\n\nReduce use of fertilizers and pesticides\n\nAssess marketing claims objectively\n\nThis book will be of interest to landscape architects, nursery and landscape professionals, urban foresters, arborists, certified professional horticulturists, and home gardeners.\n\nFor more information go to: http:\/\/www.theinformedgardener.com\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0295987901\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 31URM8003X6O_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Linda Chalker-Scott\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44492530942013,"sku":"31URM8003X6O_ns","price":8.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0295987901-0.jpg?v=1794087186","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-informed-gardener","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}