Soil science for gardeners : working with nature to build soil health / Robert Pavlis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pavlis, Robert, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Garden soils.

Genre:

Informational works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 pages)

Place of Publication:

Gabriola Island, British Columbia : New Society Publishers, [2020]

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Introduction

section 1. Understanding soil; 1. Soil basics

2. Plant nutrients

3. Soil life

4. Bacteria

5. Fungi

6. Other organisms

7. Organic matter

8. Rhizosphere

section 2. Solving soil problems; 9. Identifying soil problems

10. Gardening techniques that affect soil

11. Solving chemical issues

12. Solving microbe issues

13. Increasing organic matter

14. Dealing with structural problems

section 3. A personalized plan for healthy soil; 15. Developing a plan for soil health improvement

16. How detailed should you get?

17. Soil health assessment

18. Soil health action plan

Appendix A. Soil health assessment form

Appendix B. Action plan for the year.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBook Central, viewed August 12, 2024).

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781550927238

155092723X