Soil science for gardeners : working with nature to build soil health

Pavlis, Robert, author.

Book

Gabriola Island, BC, Canada : New Society Publishers, [2020]

©2020

xi, 209 pages : illustrations, portrait ; 23 cm

"Soil Science for Gardeners is an easy-to-read, practical guide to the science behind a healthy soil ecosystem and thriving plants. The book debunks common myths, explains soil science basics, and provides the reader with the knowledge to create a personalized soil fertility improvement program for better plants"-- Provided by publisher.

Garden soils.

Soil science.

Soil management.

Gardening.

Introduction -- Section 1: Understading soil. Soil basics ; Plant nutrients ; Soil life ; Bacteria ; Fungi ; Other organisms ; Organic matter ; Rhizosphere -- Section 2: Solving soil problems. Identifying soil problems ; Gardening techniques that affect soil ; Solving chemical issues ; Solving microbe issues ; Increasing organic matter ; Dealing with structural problems -- Section 3: A personalized plan for healthy soil. Developing a plan for soil health improvement ; How detailed should you get? ; Soil health assessment ; Soil health action plan -- Appendix A. Soil health assessment form -- Appendix B. Action plan for the year.

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