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This is simply a good book
I use this book at school for a class called "golf course organization and maintenace." It is geared directly to golf courses. The fact of the matter is that it covers every imaginable aspect of golf course maintenance and operations, and I do mean everything. In my opinion there is no other book more valuable for persons training to be golf course superintendents. If your already a superintendent I'm sure it would still be a wise decision to purchase this book.

better turf management !!
this book will heip even the greats turf managers around the world, ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Agriculture - Agronomy    2. Agriculture - Crop Science    3. Gardening/Plants    4. Golf courses    5. Life Sciences - Horticulture    6. Maintenance    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Turf management    9. United States    10. Architecture / Landscape    11. Gardening   

Reviews (3)

Comprehensive
Very complete and up to date information on Arboriculture.Chapters are well organized, highlighting what you need to know. Does a great job of covering the basics, but also gets into details and is fairly technical, without becoming unreadable.A must have reference book for the Landscaper.

Overflowing with information
Arboriculture is a science and art that is made up of many different contributing factors.This book does a very good job of covering them all.Any one of the chapters could be expanded into a book in itself.This thoroughly researched and written book is for the person who wants all of their information in one place.It is a textbook for the technically minded arborist, tree surgeon, tree farmer, or hobbyist.Don't look for this book to be entertaining or philosophical.Instead, buy this book for the knowledge held within.There is a lot to be learned from it.Every single page is filled with facts, figures, methods, and recommendations.You will find yourself reading every page a second or third time in order to catch it all.I refer back to this book on a regular basis, because there is no way I can remember it all.If you have any questions about the management of trees or shrubs, you will likely find it in this book.

The Book
Harris wrote the first edition of this book when trees were "trimmed" by the same people who patched asphalt and repaired park benches.It was a breath of rationality in a field that relied mostlyon anecdotal information.Read more

Subjects:  1. Arboriculture    2. Architecture    3. Gardening    4. Gardening/Plants    5. Landscape    6. Landscape Horticulture    7. Ornamental woody plants    8. Trees    9. Gardening / Landscape    10. Horticulture    11. Shrubs & trees   

Reviews (5)

Extraordinary insights
This book is remarkable in at least three regards.First, it is so finely produced that we, as readers, can actually feel our way into the gardens it is showing us.Second, the principles of garden-making it offers us are profound, simple and flexible: we can see how the Mosko gardens emerge from them, and how our own might too.Third, and most unusual, it is deeply spiritual, coming from years of meditative practice in the Zen and Tibetan tradtions, as well as in unnamed native traditions of spirit.In the deepest sense this book is beauty as instruction.

landscape as spirit: creating the contemplative garden
this book's title, if the picture of the cover is real, is different from the Amazon title. who proof's this stuff?

Beautiful, Inspiring - a great gift
This gorgeously made and printed book will inspire ANY gardener or person who enjoys gardens. The photos take you into a world of amazing gardens. I'm not a garden nut, but I love a beautiful book and this one is on my coffee table. The writing is clear, creative, and very informative. This book is an excellent gift to anyone who loves architecture, design, or landscapes. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Garden Design    3. Gardening / Horticulture    4. Landscape    5. Spiritual    6. Crafts & Hobbies / Decorating    7. Garden design & planning    8. Mind, Body, Spirit   

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does a great job at covering the basics of turf management
This introductory-level book provides the beginner with the basics of turfgrass management.Scientific names are as up-to-date as possible for the turfgrasses as well as pests that invade them.Diagrams / photos ofgrasses and grass pests could be more extensive, but the cost of the bookwould likely escalate beyond the nominal price of this volume, which makesit attractive for use as a text in an entry-level turfgrass course. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Agriculture - General    2. Architecture    3. Flowers - General    4. Landscape    5. Technology    6. Turf management    7. Turfgrass Management    8. Architecture / Landscape    9. Gardening    10. Horticulture    11. Landscape art & architecture   

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Organic Architecture with Plants
Greenroof professionals and enthusiasts alike will be delighted with the easy reading and scope of content offered in "Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls" by Nigel Dunnett and No�l Kingsbury.Very well organized, the book's forte and major value is as an essential resource - especially in terms of plant description, characteristics and specification.It's also a great bargain in that the book is filled with color photos, drawings, charts and reference material.This indispensable hard cover reference guide contains a truly massive collection of appropriate plant information, and perhaps most importantly, extensive plant directories are provided for both greenroofs and fa�ade greening.
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Subjects:  1. Container    2. Garden Design    3. Gardening    4. Gardening / Horticulture    5. Gardening/Plants    6. Green roofs (Gardening)    7. Landscape    8. Ornamental climbing plants    9. Vertical gardening    10. Vines & Climbers    11. Gardening / Garden Design   

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Landscape    3. Landscape architecture    4. Landscape design    5. Architecture / Landscape   

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An Excellent Overview of Green Building...Superb!
Author Dan Chiras has produced a series of amazing books on green building, including The Natural House, The Solar House, Superbia!, and The Natural Plaster Book. His books are extremely well written, well organized, comprehensive, and extremely well illustrated. He's truly one of the best, if not the best, writer in the green building field.
Ok, but not great
This book was a little bit hard to understand, especially if you are not knowledgable on the subject. I would recommend something more clear and easier to read. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Architecture and society    3. Design & Construction    4. Domestic    5. Dwellings    6. Ecological houses    7. Energy conservation    8. Green products    9. Home Improvement / Construction    10. Landscape    11. Reference    12. Remodeling & Renovation - Energy Efficient    13. Building construction & materials   

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Great Book!!!
I used this book for a site design class for architects. I found it very informative and well written. It's worth the money!

Why was this book written?
If there was a "no star" rating, I would use it for this book.I tried using it for a school research paper, and all I got from it was frustration.It is horribly written: a majority of the topics are are not dealt with in depth (very vague) and the index is miss-keyed.For a 4th edition it also might be time to use current photos that are color, and not from the 1960's.My advise is to spend your money on Kevin Lynch's books instad of this one. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Building Sites    3. Environmental Engineering (Specific Aspects)    4. Landscape    5. Methods & Materials    6. Planning    7. Architecture / Methods & Materials    8. Garden design & planning    9. Landscape art & architecture   

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STRIKING!
Photographic journal that will definitely spur some new ideas. Most are more modern, but reminiscent of the Frank Lloyd Wright style of architecture with very strong lines. Multiple settings and unique media usage. Every structural artist who plans an endeavor in the garden should have this! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Domestic    3. History - Specific Styles    4. Landscape    5. Outdoor & Recreational Areas - General    6. Architectural structure & design    7. Interior design    8. Residential buildings, domestic buildings   

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Building sites    3. Earth Sciences - Geography    4. Environmental aspects    5. Landscape    6. Methods & Materials    7. Planning    8. Architecture / Landscape    9. Landscape art & architecture    10. Surveying   

Subjects:  1. Agriculture - Agronomy    2. Agriculture - Crop Science    3. Athletic fields    4. Design and construction    5. Gardening    6. Gardening/Plants    7. Landscape    8. Life Sciences - Horticulture    9. Maintenance and repair    10. Sports facilities    11. Technology & Industrial Arts    12. United States    13. Architecture / Landscape    14. Sport & leisure industries   

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Fascinating picto-history timeline perspective of Cleveland!
I've been in Cleveland now for about 10 years, having moved here permanently to be with my wife.I'm always learning new things about this interesting and often vexing area.Even though I don't especially like living in the Cleveland/NE Ohio area today (this area has been hit hard economically, and it shows), this book has enabled me to learn much more about the glory, grit, and history of this interesting American city, in words and pictures.Cleveland proper was once the 5th largest American city, and the grandiosity and urban landscape and feel has been captured perfectly with the many turn of the century black & white classic photos of the downtown area, or 'Millionaires Row', just to name 2 geographical areas cited in this book!The 'side by side' juxtaposition of many of the classic 'then' pictures to the 'now' pictures, with many structures and/or buildings still standing, is eerily fascinating to say the least.If you live in NE Ohio, or go there often, this book is a MUST.You won't be able to put it down, and you will be mesmerized by Cleveland's humble industrial beginnings that helped mold NE Ohio into what it has become today!Also, looking at all the photos of people that existed 100 years ago makes you feel your own mortality as well.What is considered 'modern' today will be 'classic' or 'retro' tomorrow!

Really opened my eyes!
After seeing this book sitting on a coffee table at the local Crate&Barrel in Cleveland, I was absolutely drawn into the pictures of what Cleveland, my hometown, used to look like. I never realized the transformation the "Comeback City" had made over the years. Seeing the early construction of Terminal Tower and pictures including Millionaire's Row, Public Square, The Gateway, The Mall and the Lakefront changed my opinion of what our downtown actually contains. Seeing the age of what some remaining buildings in downtown showed how historic Cleveland is, and made me want to go downtown and explore. After doing that, I saw so many new things that I never knew were in Cleveland. I strongly suggest this book to anyone who loves Cleveland or would like to find out more about the history of the "Comeback City." One of the best coffee table books you will ever find! The other six books in the series (New York, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, St. Louis and Los Angeles) are just as amazing and I strongly encourage everyone to read them all!

My How Things Change........
I have been a Cleveland history buff for years and have taken plenty of "Then and Now" pictures on my own. I have been waiting for a book like this to come out for a long time. I have other then-and-now books for other cities and I'm glad one had finally come out for cleveland.Read more

Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. Cleveland (Ohio)    3. History    4. History - U.S.    5. Landscape    6. Photo Essays    7. Photoessays & Documentaries    8. Photography    9. Pictorial works    10. Subjects & Themes - Travel - U.S./Midwest    11. United States - State & Local - General    12. Sale Books   

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Where Physical Geography & Env. Planning share common ground
This may be one of the best introductions to environmental planning for geography students interested in the application of physical geographic techniques. When inquiring minds ask how a Geography major like myself ended up doing septic plan review as a county Environmental Health Specialist I simply point to Marsh's chapter on waste disposal and describe the necessary physical parameters familiar to physical geographers (soil types and percolation rates, groundwater levels, slopes and topography, surface water, geohazards, mapping, etc). There is something for everybody in this book and you don't have to be a geography major to benefit. A very practical text.

Environmental Planning
I am a student in environmental planning and have found this book to be extremely useful.It address a variey of things such as watershed, storm discharge, streamflow, etc. It really gives the reader an idea of how to design with nature.

Great book
This book was a great tool for the beginning landscape architect.Many great tools for land planning including equations and tables and charts to determine various things like water runoff, erosion, sun exposure, and muchmore. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Earth Sciences - Geography    3. Environmental aspects    4. Land use    5. Landscape    6. Landscape architecture    7. Landscape protection    8. Planning    9. Science    10. Science/Mathematics    11. Environmental impact analysis    12. Landscape art & architecture    13. Science / Geography   

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great quick reference book
After being out of the superentendent side of the business for a few years this book brought me back up to speed. The text is well written and easy to understand. I recommend it highly for anyone who needs a book "just tobe sure"! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Agriculture - General    2. Gardening / Horticulture    3. Landscape    4. Lawns    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Technology    7. Turf management    8. Turfgrass Management    9. Turfgrasses    10. Architecture / Landscape    11. Horticulture   

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Landscape    3. Planning    4. Urban Architecture    5. Urban landscape architecture    6. Architecture / Planning    7. Theory of architecture    8. Urbanismus   

Reviews (5)

Gorgeous and Useful Book for us TEXANS
Really shows you which plants grow well in our region.Also gives nice ideas for plantings.

Yes, but how do you. . .
If you need a book to give you an idea about a space and what to do with it, this is the book.Great photos and wonderful ideas.Unfortunately you will need additional reference material to get you from point A to point B (if you are a novice like me).This is a very good book to start with!

Great ideas, but should have expanded upon them.
This is a tale of two books. The first one explains landscaping principles to the not-so-artistically inclined, and makes landscaping attainable to us. It contains beautiful design examples that could even be copied and installed as is. You can learn how to make eye-catching corners in your yard, design and install a garden with a water element, merge your landscape into a woodland, make a shady hideaway, and much more. If you want a book that will get you over the creative hurdle, save yourself a bunch of money, and create a yard that is the talk of the town, this book is a must-have reference.
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Subjects:  1. Design    2. Gardening    3. Gardening / Horticulture    4. Gardening/Plants    5. Gardens    6. Landscape    7. Landscape gardening    8. Outdoor & Recreational Areas - Pools, Water Gardens, Ponds    9. Regional - Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)    10. Texas    11. Gardening / Landscape   

Editorial Review

If your neighbors' lawn always resembles a beautiful greencarpet while yours looks like something that would cost Tiger Woodsseveral shots, you could use some practical help. Trust the Dummiesfolks--you really Read more

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The name says it all
A good book that covers all the different info on grass.However, none of the informative paragraphs dig too deep.

Too Basic!
This book is really basic.I found that "How to Make Big Money Mowing Small Lawns" as a better resource.It had easy to understand charts. Simplistic pricing method. Simple to understand and extremely helpful/useful in earning extra income. This book offers unique and insightful ideas to help get you off the ground. It gives real life experience of the author will enable them to have insight into business that is fundamental to becoming entrepreneurial.An updated version is available at librarydepot.com

Very good book for starting a lawn
I planted my first lawn from scratch this Spring, and spent a lot of time reading and re-reading this book.The advice the book gave was great, particularly when it came to selecting the type of grass to plant for my particular needs and in my area.Read more

Subjects:  1. Gardening    2. Gardening / Horticulture    3. Gardening/Plants    4. Landscape    5. Landscape Horticulture    6. Lawns    7. Gardening / Landscape   

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Time to Pay Attention
I'm actually studying to be an Urban Planner in school.New Urbanism was a concept that greatly interested me because its principles focus around SMART and RESPONSIBLE planning.
Community is not Architecture
I grew up in what new urbanists would probably call a paradise. It was a real community in which neighbours were really neighbours. People did sit on their verandahs and converse with their neighbours on the street. There was an understanding that one could borrow things if the owner wasn't using them. It was considered polite to tell the owner if he was there but if he was away one could just borrow the thing and tell him when he came home if one was still using it. In short it was everything new urbanism wants. This was in a moderately large city in Canada. Every library in the country should have this book!
I have only had the book a day and already it has given me great pleasure and joy.I love the fantastic pictures and diagrams.The computer digitalizations on a few existing towns today and what they could be likewere truely fasinating.I couldn't help not liking the indepthdescriptions of numourous cities, towns, and villages from around thecountry and canada as well.This book had colorful photos and diagrams,this book to me is pure genus! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architects and community    2. Architecture    3. Architecture - Human Factors    4. Canada    5. Human factors    6. Landscape    7. Planning    8. United States    9. Architecture / Planning    10. City & town planning - architectural aspects   

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Nice pictures
This book is not only a great picture book, but it also provides wonderful descriptions of the Japanese gardens featured - succinct and informative.If you like landscaping with the Japanese feel, you'll enjoy this book.

faulty product
The book is excellent but the dust cover was torn obviously before despatch as the packaging was good.
Beyond the basics, Japanese Garden Book
I've been through a lot of Japanese gardening books, and many of been a little repetitive, covering the basic design elements and what not. Mizuno has put together a great "Intermediate" read once you've had enough of the basics. The pictures are some of the best available of authentic Japanese gardens, and the captions are short and to the point but with just enough plant identifications to be useful to someone in their planning stage.
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Subjects:  1. Gardening    2. Gardening / Horticulture    3. Gardening/Plants    4. Japanese Gardens - General    5. Landscape    6. Japan    7. Photographs: collections    8. Specialized gardening methods   

Editorial Review

Stone is an important, though often overlooked, element of creating the perfect garden. Stone can combine with plants and water in an infinite array to bring us landscapes that range from the serene and contemplative to the boisterous and exuberant. While much has been written about plants and water in the garden, only scant attention has been paid to stone. Jan Kowalczewski Whitner, whose previous gardening books include Stonescaping: A Guide to Using Stone in Your Garden and Northwest Garden Style, finds this an injustice.Read more

Subjects:  1. Gardening    2. Gardening / Horticulture    3. Gardening/Plants    4. Landscape    5. Landscape Horticulture    6. Rock gardens    7. Stone in landscape gardening    8. Techniques