The Tree Care Primer (Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide)

About this book

Beyond bark branches and leaves what do you see when you look at your trees? This must-have reference for anyone who owns property will teach you to assess your trees health and keep it growing happily. Whether they are young or ancient on a city sidewalk or in the backyard here are all the details to provide the best possible care. Each tree has to respond to its environmental challengesfrom lightning strikes to harsh urban reflected light and road saltand planting the right tree in the right place is a key first step. Also included is a pruning primer that illustrates techniques to help avoid expensive mistakes and a glossary of tree anatomy and functions.