Download Success with Rhododendrons and Azaleas Free

Download Success with Rhododendrons and Azaleas Free

Download Success with Rhododendrons and Azaleas Free
Description :
In these pages H. Edward Reiley shares the gardening wisdom earned by
many years of experience in growing and propagating rhododendrons and
azaleas in the nursery and the landscape. It is the perfect book for all those
beginning their gardening adventures with these marvelous plants, which have
no rivals as landscape plants when grown successfully.The practical, hands on
approach, along with detailed information covering site selection, soil
requirements, plant selection, design use in the landscape, planting and care,
and diseases, is just what the gardener needs to make all the right decisions
and to grow luxuriant, beautifully blossoming specimens. The author provides
climatic data for North American regions, designated by the standard USDA
Hardiness Zones, as well as for selected locations around the world. For each
area, he supplies a list of tested and recommended species/cultivars which
should perform superbly. In addition he gives a wealth of technical information
on diseases and insects derived from data collected at state university
experimental stations and by the USDA.For experienced rhododendron
growers, this volume offers information on new techniques in propagation and
cultural practices, as well as material on nursery growing, hybridizing, and
flower show competition.Success with Rhododendrons and Azaleas
represents the personal experience and time tested techniques of the author,
a horticulturist and professional grower. He cautions that successful
rhododendron growing often develops into a passion for which there is no
cure, so readers should be forewarned!