With a foreword by Manmohan Attawar, xviii, 288p., Figs., Tables, Col. Plts., Index, 25 cm. (Horticulture Science Series - 12 Ed. by K.V. Peter)
CONTENTS
CONTENTS:- Preface 1. India's Heritage of Ornamental Trees 2. Spiritual and Religious Significance of Trees 3. Trees in Indigenous Landscaping- Historical Background 4. Functional and Aesthetic Values of Trees 5. Avenue Planting. 6. Trees Capes- An Eco-Friendly Approach 7. Planting, Care and Management of Ornamental Trees. 8. Description of Trees for Landscaping 9. Trees for Bonsai 10. Trees for Renewable Energy 11. Trees in Astrology
DESCRIPTION
The book on 'Flowering Trees' begins with describing India's heritage in growing trees, the spiritual and religious significance of trees and role of trees in indigenous landscaping and sacred groves, where their main function is conservation of biodiversity.
