Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Culture, and Use [Hardcover]

Ferrell M. Bridwell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0766836347 | ISBN-13: 978-0766836341 | Publication Date: December 26, 2001 | Edition: 2

As a teacher of landscape horticulture for over 30 years, it was Ferrell Bridwell's experience combined with the lack of sufficient resources that led to the writing of this text. He noticed that students who had access to plants on a regular basis, in addition to a reference with data and good color photographs, advanced quickly in understanding the world of horticulture. In this second edition, plant data is arranged in an easy-to-locate format, with full-color photos for sharpening identification skills. Students can observe a representative plant and imagine its use, thus becoming more involved in the learning process. Elements of design are introduced in the book so students can gain related proficiencies to accompany plant identification skills. A CD-ROM companion is also available for audio and visual studies. With more plants in every zone, and a helpful pronunciation guide, Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Culture, and Use 2E is the tool of choice for horticulture education.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 624 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 2 edition (December 26, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766836347
• ISBN-13: 978-0766836341
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,176,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for all Landscape Designers, January 9, 2004

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Douglas Bork (Alpharetta, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Culture and Use (Hardcover)

As a Landscape Architect specializing in Residential Landscape Design in the Southeast, this is the first book I reference when creating a Planting Plan. I have had the first edition for almost ten years and still have not found a better reference for quick and accurate information when specifying plant materials. Although it may not have the extensive horticultural detail of Dirr's 'Woody Landscape Plants', it is very practical and easy to use, with excellent photographs of every plant referenced. This book is well organized and full of all the information necessary for choosing the right plant for the right location. Including zone, size, shape, growth rate, habit, exposure, maintenence, pests, and special comments. There are thousands of potential landscape plants to be used in the Southeast and this book does an excellent job of only including the most common and practical plants used in the industry. If your a big fan of natives, it does include most of the standard, easily available native plants but your not going to find 'Virginia Spiderwort' listed as an excellent perennial groundcover. This is a fantastic book and I would recommend it to both Landscape Professionals and Do-it-yourself gardeners.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Landscape Plants by Ferrell M. Bridwell, January 11, 2007

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Gwendolyn Culver "erikryan" (Forked River, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Culture and Use (Hardcover)

I am in landscape design and this book is wonderful. I look through it when trying to find something different for a particular area or spot. Most landscapers make beds so they look perfect right from the very beginning. They do not take into account what size the plants will grow to. Quite a few of my customers are having me re-do beds because the plants got too big in a short amount of time and look over-bearing. I have referred to this book often to make sure the plant I think will do well won't be too big at maturity.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Landscape Plants, March 1, 2009

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Sandra Kennedy "sandyflowers" (Brooklet, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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Landscape Plants Their Identification,culture and use, by Ferell M. Bridwell is an excellent reference book. For students, Growers, Landscapers, and even the backyard hobbyist. I would definetly recommend this book as a valuable resource tool.