TTC Video - The Science of Gardening

TTC Video - The Science of Gardening
.MP4, AVC, 1280x720, 30 fps | English, AAC, 2 Ch | 12h 1m | 13.68 GB
Lecturer: Linda Chalker-Scott, Ph.D. | Course No. 9443

• Assess your site's topography, microclimate, and soil chemistry before choosing a tree or shrub species, and understand why that information is crucial to long-term success.
  
• Inspect nursery plants from the crown to the ground for evidence of quality and health.
  
• Estimate a specimen's root health based on above-ground clues.
  
• Water your landscape effectively and appropriately, with conservation in mind.
  
• Choose an appropriate mulch type by understanding the science-based pros and cons of each.
  
• Prune your trees and shrubs safely and effectively based on their morphology and physiology.
  
• Identify plant stressors and predict future problems.
  
• Manage the weeds and pests in your garden without immediately turning to herbicides and pesticides.
  
• Choose trustworthy sources of plant-science information, keeping in mind the critical difference between correlation and causation.
  

• Always put gravel in the bottom of a pot because it helps with drainage.
  
• Never disturb the root ball of a tree or shrub you're planting.
  
• Use fertilizers when you plant bulbs, perennials, trees, or shrubs.
  
• Use organic fertilizers because they're safer than synthetics.
  
• Your soil should contain a great deal of organic matter, otherwise it won't be healthy.
  
• Use a vitamin B-1 supplement because it enhances root growth.
  
• Choose only mulches containing organic materials If you want the mulch to be effective.
  
• Replace your turf with xeriscape; it will always save you water.
  
• Apply a wound dressing after branch removal to help the tree heal.