{"product_id":"trees-in-the-urban-landscape-isbn-9780471392460","title":"Trees in the Urban Landscape","description":"This hands-on guidebook provides practical, applied information on design considerations, site planning and understand-ing, plant selection, installation, and maintenance of trees in challenging urban environments. Preface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1. Doing it Right from the Start: Successful Urban Plant Establishment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What Went Wrong?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Think Like a Tree: A Rational Process for Successful Plant Establishment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Back to Basics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Process of Plant Establishment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Right Plant\/Right Place\/No Place.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Nature or Nurture.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Coming Full Circle.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reference Cited.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2. Site Assessment and Analysis: An Overview.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Above-Grade Factors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Belowground Factors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Decision Making Based on Site Assessment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References Cited.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3. Modification of Soils.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Background: Issues for Soil Modification.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Soils Under Pavements: Structural Soils.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Soil Volume Calculations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Spatial Configuration of the Planting Area.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Surface Treatment over the Rooting Zone.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ameliorating the Effects of Grade Changes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Drainage Principles and Techniques.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References Cited.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4. Plant Selection.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What Functions Do Plants Serve in the Urban Environment?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How Do We Begin Matching the Plant to the Site?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Current Strategies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Case for Visual Uniformity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Case for Species Diversity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Solution.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Recommended Groups of Visually Compatible Trees.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Selecting and Using a Plant Group.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Additional Recommended Tree Groups.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reference Cited.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5. Transplanting and Initial Care in the Landscape.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Plant Quality and Nursery Production Practices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Methods of Production and Harvest.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Some Trees Are More Difficult to Transplant Successfully Than Others.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Tree Size.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Process of Handling and Storage.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Planting Procedure.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References Cited.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6. Site Preservation and Management.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix I: Tree and Large Shrub Tolerance of Varying Soil Moisture, Soil pH, and Salt Conditions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix II: Model Soil Specifications.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix III: Model Landscape\/Planting Specification.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. \"...of considerable interest for designers, managers, operators, teachers and for practitioners, too...the perfect reference for addressing the complex issues involved in city greening.\"  (\u003ci\u003eAdvances in Horticultural Science\u003c\/i\u003e, Vol.2, 2005) \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePETER J. TROWBRIDGE\u003c\/b\u003e, MLA, is Professor of Landscape Architecture at Cornell University. He is a fellow of the ASLA, Chair of the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board, and has won numerous awards for his design work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNINA L. BASSUK\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is Professor of Horticulture and Program Leader of the Urban Horticulture Institute, Department of Horticulture, Cornell University.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe complete guide to using plants in urban landscape design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrees in the Urban Landscape\u003c\/i\u003e offers all the critical tools for successful planting in urban landscapes, from design conceptualization to daily maintenance. This is the perfect reference for addressing the complex issues involved in the greening of cities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore than 100 illustrations clearly exemplify essential concepts, and helpful case studies demonstrate real-world practice. Complete with important technical specifications in each chapter, this concise resource for solving everyday issues provides guidance and up-to-date material on:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying limitations and opportunities of landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSite assessment, soil remediation, and plant selection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstalling and maintaining urban plants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoil texture, compaction, pH, and nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpatial limitations, drainage, and existing vegetation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigning for biological diversity and visual similarity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrees in the Urban Landscape\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential volume for anyone working in landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, and aboriculture, as well as students in these fields.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990412771557,"sku":"NP9780471392460","price":92.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471392460.jpg?v=1761787727","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/trees-in-the-urban-landscape-isbn-9780471392460","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}