The Planting and Care of Shade Trees: Including Papers on Insects Injurious to Shade Trees and Diseases of Shade and Forest Trees (1912)

""The Planting and Care of Shade Trees"" is a comprehensive guide to cultivating and maintaining healthy shade trees, written by Alfred Gaskill and originally published in 1912. The book is divided into two parts: the first covers the basics of tree planting, including site selection, soil preparation, and proper watering techniques. The second part focuses on the pests and diseases that can affect shade and forest trees, with detailed descriptions of the most common insects and fungi that can cause damage. Gaskill also provides practical advice on how to identify and treat these problems, including tips on pesticide use and tree pruning. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in landscaping or arboriculture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.