Ohio State University Extension Bulletin

Ornamental Plants
Annual Reports and Research Reviews 2002

Special Circular 189


Top Horticultural References for a Green Industry Professional's Library

Gary Y. Gao, Ohio State University Extension, Clermont County; and Pamela J. Bennett, Ohio State University Extension, Clark County.

Plant Maintenance

Landscape Tree Factsheets: Including Evergreens, 2002
This is a revision of the Street Tree Factsheets published in 1993.
Henry D. Gerhold, Norman L. Lacasse, and Willet N. Wandell, Editors
Penn State University Publications Office, 2002; 814-865-6713 or 877-345-0691
ISBN 1-883956-00-5
$30
Technical advice on selecting and planting street trees; includes a comprehensive listing of recommended trees and their characteristics.

Plant Health Care for Woody Ornamentals
John Lloyd, Editor
University of Illinois, 1997
ISBN 1-883097-17-7
$45
A guide to ecologically sensitive maintenance and management techniques to maintain plants in the environment.

Pirone's Tree Maintenance
John R. Hartman, Thomas P. Pirone, and Mary Ann Sall
Oxford University Press, 7th Edition, 2000
ISBN 0-19-511991-6
$52
A guide for anyone interested in the maintenance and care of trees.

Well-Tended Perennial Garden: Planting and Pruning Techniques
Tracy Disabato-Aust
Timber Press, 1998
ISBN: 0881924148
$29
Excellent book on the maintenance of perennial gardens.

Turf Insects

Destructive Turf Insects
Harry D. Niemczyk and David J. Shetlar
G. I. E. Media, Incorporated, 2001
ISBN: 1883751144
$49
An excellent reference on identification and management of turf insects.


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