Publisher's Synopsis
The definitive guide to gardening in Maryland and the mid-Atlantic-from the experts at the University of Maryland Extension.
Whether you're a novice or an expert gardener, The Maryland Master Gardener Handbook is the resource you need to grow a thriving garden in Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. This reference details plant terminology, gardening instructions, growing schedules, and species charts featuring color photographs for gardeners in Maryland.
Chapters cover essential horticultural topics such as ecology, botany, soils, entomology, and plant diseases. In addition to educating gardeners about the basics, the handbook highlights sustainable gardening content such as the use and care of native plants, integrated pest management, water conservation, and best management practices for gardening in a changing climate.
Diving deeper, the handbook also provides information on:
Plant nutrition
Composting and pruning
Weeds and lawns
Herbaceous plants and woody plants
Vegetables and fruits
Native plants, invasive plants, indoor plants, and plant propagation
Landscape design and conservation landscaping
Wildlife and woodlands
Garden tools and equipment
Finally, the guide includes diagnostic keys for all major plant groups and special keys for cultural and environmental problems, as well as information on structural and nuisance pests. Created as part of the curriculum of the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Program, The Maryland Master Gardener Handbook is the definitive resource for anyone looking to develop a green thumb.
