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Old 03-13-2013, 06:37 PM
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Books

I am looking to get some books to further my knowledge in this industry. Im looking for books that are meant for the landscape contractor not the home owner. If you guys know of any books that are great resources let me know!
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1. Shrub & Tree encyclopedia
2. Perennial/flower encyclopedia
3. Hardscaping
4. Ponds
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Old 03-13-2013, 09:45 PM
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http://www.timberpress.com/

http://www.groundtradesxchange.com/l...book_store.htm

http://www.isa-arbor.com/store/category.aspx

http://www.amazon.com/Newcombs-Wildf.../dp/0316604429
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Old 03-14-2013, 03:21 PM
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Everything by Michael Dirr. Everything by Allan Armitage.
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Old 03-14-2013, 05:13 PM
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Both Dirr and Armitage know what they are talking about.

http://www.shigoandtrees.com/

http://www.amazon.com/Pruning-Trees-...eorge+e.+brown
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Old 03-17-2013, 12:57 PM
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Your somewhat in my zone, We use DIRR's Hardy shrubs and trees, the color version. Best book IMO for woody plants
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Ryan, I have a book, "Residential Landscape Architecture" is the title I believe, I'll take a pic of it and text it to you.
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Old 03-20-2013, 09:27 PM
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Thanks buddy!
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