Soil Science for Gardeners: Working with Nature to Build Soil Health

di Robert Pavlis (Autore)

New Society Publishers, 2020

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.

• Autore: Robert Pavlis
• Editore: New Society Publishers
• Collana: Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series
• Anno: 2020
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 224 p.
• Dimensioni: 229 x 152 mm
• Peso: 363 gr.
• EAN: 9780865719309

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