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Communication Skills for Trades by
Communication Skills is designed to guide college students in developing the vital communication skills that are necessary to succeed in the modern workplace. Download or read online for free.
Math For Trades Vol. 1 by
The book includes whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents. Download or read online for free.
Math For Trades Vol. 2 by
Volume 2 increases the challenge with topics such as converting units and working with equations, perimeter, area, and volume. Download or read online for free.
Introduction to Horticulture by
This book covers principles of garden making, soil types and soil preparation, irrigation methods, hydroponics, propagation methods, manures and fertilizers, garden and its components, lawns and landscaping, greenhouse, indoor garden, roof garden, flower, fruit and vegetables, harvesting methods and storage, marketing of fruit, vegetables and flowers, procedures for fruit and vegetable storage and preservation, growth regulators, common diseases of fruit and vegetables and their management, common weedicides, fungicides, pesticides and herbicides.
Fundamentals of Horticulture by
The “Fundamentals of Horticulture” has been divided into eighteen chapters. The book has been divided into introduction, Plant structures, climate and horticulture, plant growth regulators, plant propagation, unfruitfulness, pollination and juvenility, orchard establishment, systems of training, nutrient management, water management, types of vegetable gardens, spices and condiments, medicinal and aromatic plants, garden types and its parts, care and maintenance of ornamental plants, knowledge of landscaping in rural and urban areas, making and management of lawn and general principles of fruits and vegetables preservation. At the end of each chapter a series of questions have been given to help the students to check his understanding and grasping capacity.
Trends in Landscape, Agriculture, Forest and Natural Science by
This work adopts a holistic approach to studies on landscape, agriculture, forests and natural sciences. As such, it represents a good starting point for anyone looking to learn more about these topics. The book includes research and studies from 50 contributors who are experts in their respective fields.
Vacant to Vibrant by
Vacant to Vibrant explains how inexpensive green infrastructure projects can reduce stormwater runoff and pollution, and provide neighbourhood amenities, especially in areas with little or no access to existing green space.
Living Green in the City by
Discover 50 practical actions on how you can make your environment greener. With suggestions for your home, your building, your neighbourhood and your city as a whole.
Sustainable Gardening by
Learn how to: Grow more plants while using fewer resources, conserve water through plant choice and proper landscape care, stop the disposable mindset, mitigate the effects of climate change through intelligent landscaping, plan and plant with low-maintenance in mind, build healthy soil to sequester carbon and grow healthier plants, create a garden that supports wildlife and soil life, design your garden for resiliency, banish synthetic pesticides and herbicides, reduce plastic waste, set your garden on a schedule to reduce maintenance, harvest rainwater, adopt a sustainable lawn care program, and discover profiles of some of the best shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses to include in your sustainable landscape.
Soil Science for Gardeners by
Healthy soil means thriving plants. Yet untangling the soil food web and optimizing your soil health is beyond most gardeners, many of whom lack an in-depth knowledge of the soil ecosystem. Soil Science for Gardeners is an accessible, science-based guide to understanding soil fertility and, in particular, the rhizosphere – the thin layer of liquid and soil surrounding plant roots, so vital to plant health.
Growing Conifers by
Coverage includes: Conifer taxonomy, classification, and geographic distribution, selecting conifers for size, shape, color, and texture. Best practices for placement and planting of trees, shrubs, and groundcovers in urban and rural gardens.
No-Waste Organic Gardening by
learn how to recycle and repurpose your way to a successful, productive, and eco-friendly organic garden! In No-Waste Organic Gardening, author Shawna Coronado guides you toward a more sustainable landscape with dozens of tips, tricks, and solutions that save you time and money—all while saving the planet, too!
Recycling in the Garden by
Practical examples show recycling in action turning unwanted items into useful features such as bottle edging, footpaths made from tyres, garden forks into table lamps, broken pottery to mosaics and tree roots into lush garden stumperies.Recycling, reusing and upcycling in the garden can make a difference helping you save money by using less water, making your own compost, choosing energy efficient equipment and by giving everyday items a totally new function.Instead of a throwaway society, we are increasingly looking at ways of reducing our use of increasingly scarce resources, turning plastic into paths, using solar energy and conserving water.
New Landscaping Ideas That Work by
Homeowners looking to revitalize their yards will absolutely love the more than 350 innovative design suggestions presented in New Landscaping Ideas that Work. In it, practical design advice is paired with the author's 30+ years of expertise to create a complete do-it-yourself guide and primer for homeowners looking to transform all aspects of their yard into inviting outdoor spaces.
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Ebsco eBook Community College Collection
This multidisciplinary collection covers topics across programs and fields in areas such as the Humanities and Social Sciences, Business, Science & Technology.
Proquest eBook Central
This multi-subject collection allows you to search by subject and creating an account will allow you to save to your “bookshelf".
O'Reilly Learning Platform
This collection is mostly focused on IT, business and technology topics.