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Soil science for gardeners, working with nature to build soil health, Robert Pavlis

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Soil science for gardeners, working with nature to build soil health, Robert Pavlis

Language

eng

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illustrationsportraits

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Soil science for gardeners

Oclc number

1120094133

Responsibility statement

Robert Pavlis

Sub title

working with nature to build soil health

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."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- section 1. Understading 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

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