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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 better plants."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780865719309
- ISBN: 0865719306
- Physical Description: xi, 209 pages : illustrations, portrait ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Gabriola Island, BC, Canada : New Society Publishers, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 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. |
| Additional Physical Form available Note: | Issued also in electronic formats. |
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| Subject: | Garden soils. Soil science. Soil management. Gardening. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria County Library | 631.4 P338s (Text) | 85131001755033 | CACM Non-Fiction | In Repair | - |
