Horticulture is an applied science with many subfields (cut flowers, potted plants, landscape gardening, propagation materials for horticulture, applications of horticulture in landscape architecture), and the number of plant species with ornamental interest is vast.

This comprehensive guide includes the fundamental scientific knowledge necessary for those taking their first steps in horticulture as well as for those working systematically in the field. The first chapter introduces the reader to the subject, and the following chapter deals with the classification, specific characteristics, and uses of various categories of ornamental plants.

Next, the ecological factors are examined, along with how they influence the growth and production of decorative plants. The various forms and methods of cultivating ornamental plants are also presented, both for production purposes and for designing gardens and aesthetic green spaces.

A chapter is dedicated to...