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

"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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Pavlis, Robert (Author)
Language:	English
Published:	Gabriola Island, BC, Canada : New Society Publishers, [2020]
Subjects:	Garden soils. Soil science. Soil management. Gardening. Sols de jardin. Pédologie. Sols > Aménagement. Jardinage. GARDENING / Vegetables. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Agronomy / Soil Science. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture. Soils.
Physical Description:	xi, 209 pages : illustrations, portrait ; 23 cm Issued also in electronic formats.
Format:	Book

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.