Build healthy soil and grow better plants
Robert Pavlis,a gardener for over four decades,debunks common soil myths,explores the rhizosphere,and provides a personalized soil fertility improvement program in this three-part popular science guidebook.
Healthy soil means thriving plants. Yet untangling the soil food web and optimizing your soil health is beyond most gardeners,many of whom lack an in-depth knowledge of the soil ecosystem.
Soil Science for Gardeners is an accessible,science-based guide to understanding soil fertility and,in particular,the rhizosphere - the thin layer of liquid and soil surrounding plant roots,so vital to plant health.
Coverage includes:- Soil biology and chemistry and how plants and soil interact
- Common soil health problems,including analyzing soil's fertility and plant nutrients
- The creation of a personalized plan for improving your soil fertility,including setting priorities and goals in a cost-effective,realistic time frame.
- Creating the optimal conditions for nature to do the heavy lifting of building soil fertility
Written for the home gardener,market gardener,and micro-farmer,Soil Science for Gardeners is packed with information to help you grow thriving plants.
Publisher: New Society PublishersISBN: 9780865719309Weight: 363 gDimensions: 229 x 152 x 11 mm
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