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

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  • Author: Pavlis, Robert
    Date:
    Created
    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.
    Genre:
    Gardening, Instructional and educational works, Canadian nonfiction
    Subject(s): Garden soils | Gardening | Soil management | Soil Science
    Original Publisher: Gabriola Island, BC, Canada, New Society Publishers
    Language(s): English
    ISBN: 9781550927238, 9781771423199, 1771423196