{"product_id":"9781770859067","title":"The Tree Doctor","description":"\u003cp\u003e  A practical reference for experienced and novice tree owners alike.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  If you are fortunate enough to live on property that includes trees, \u003ci\u003eThe Tree Doctor\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal, fully-illustrated manual for care and maintenance. A sapling requires different care than does a young tree or a mature tree. Trees growing in an urban environment face unique challenges that demand an appropriate approach.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Tree owners will refer to this comprehensive reference many times throughout their tree's life. The topics include:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Tree characteristics and the benefits of trees \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Tree species identification \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e How to \"read\" a tree's condition by its leaves and bark \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e How trees are sold and how to choose a healthy one \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Hardiness rating, soil analysis, and what trees need from the soil \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Planning and design, tree selection and placement \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Planting, after-care, maintenance, and pruning \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Management of young and mature trees \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Disease prevention \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Treatment for insect infestation \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e How to get the most value out of your trees. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003eThe Tree Doctor\u003c\/i\u003e provides invaluable guidance to those new to tree ownership with advice on the right species for every space, whether to choose a shade or flowering tree, what to look for in choosing a tree, and how to hire qualified experts if you need to. The resources section helps readers to locate experts across the country.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The authors also explain how climate change and recently emerging pests and diseases -- including the Emerald Ash Borer -- are affecting trees and they provide steps to mitigate these threats to tree life and health. Urban dwellers will appreciate the attention given to planting and caring for trees in a city setting, how to water and maintain city trees, and what trees are more ideally suited for planting in densely populated areas.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daniel Prendergast (CA), Erin Prendergast","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2017-02-21","offer_id":46011356381439,"sku":"9781770859067","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_f776c6dc-59c8-4a76-8cfe-9fdf7b7b46ee.jpg?v=1723055973","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781770859067","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}