INTRODUCTORY HORTICULTURE, EIGHTH EDITION, is a complete guide for gardening enthusiasts or horticulture professionals. Using full color illustrations, hands-on activities and information on the latest technology, the basics of horticulture are presented in an easy to understand format. Included throughout the book are helpful tips and easy step-by-step instructions for doing various procedures. The eighth edition also covers all basic horticulture science and techniques, allowing the reader to become well versed in the fundamentals. This guide has all the information a gardening enthusiast could want to improve his or her personal gardening skills as well as up to date information for horticultural professionals.