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Book Title
Soil Science for Gardeners : Working with Nature to Build Soil Health
Publication Name
Soil Science for Gardeners
Title
Soil Science for Gardeners
Subtitle
Working with Nature to Build Soil Health
Author
Robert Pavlis
Format
Trade Paperback
EAN
9780865719309
ISBN
9780865719309
Publisher
New Society Publishers, The Limited
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Gardening
Topic
Vegetables, Techniques, Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, Agriculture / Agronomy / Soil Science
Release Date
07/04/2020
Release Year
2020
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
US
Item Height
0.4in
Item Length
9in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
12.7 Oz
Series
Garden Science Series
Publication Year
2020
Number of Pages
224 Pages

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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.

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Publisher
New Society Publishers, The Limited
ISBN-10
0865719306
ISBN-13
9780865719309
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2309918659

Product Key Features

Book Title
Soil Science for Gardeners : Working with Nature to Build Soil Health
Author
Robert Pavlis
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Vegetables, Techniques, Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, Agriculture / Agronomy / Soil Science
Publication Year
2020
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Gardening
Number of Pages
224 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
12.7 Oz

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Series Volume Number
1
Lc Classification Number
S596.75.P38 2020
Table of Content
Introduction What Is Soil Health? Using the Book Terminology SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING SOIL 1. Soil Basics Components of Soil Origin of Soil Soil Particles Soil Texture Importance of Particle Size Air and Water Aggregation and Soil Structure Soil pH 2. Plant Nutrients Ions What Is Salt? Movement of Nutrients in Soil Essential Plant Nutrients Micronutrients Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) 3. Soil Life Energy Food Web The Power of Large Molecules Ratio of Fungi to Bacteria Chemicals in the Soil Pathogen Control Identification of Microbes 4. Bacteria What Do They Eat? Where Do They Live? Role in Disease Prevention Ideal Environment Role in Building Soil Aggregates Conditions that Harm Bacteria Nitrogen Fixation 5. Fungi What Do They Eat? Where Do They Live? Fungi at War Fungal Parasites Mycorrhizal Fungi 6. Other Organisms Actinomycetes Algae Protozoa Nematodes Arthropods Earthworms 7. Organic Matter Decomposition: Converting Dead Things into Humus Truth About Humus Too Much Organic Matter Compost Chelation 8. Rhizosphere Root Exudates Soil Enzymes Effect of Desiccation Soil pH Levels Dynamic Microbe Population Allelochemicals Plants Are in Control SECTION 2: SOLVING SOIL PROBLEMS 9. Identifying Soil Problems Why Do We Fertilize? Soil Testing Plants as Indicators of Soil Problems Plant Tissue Analysis DIY Test Kits Determining Soil Texture Crusted Soil Quantification of Microbes Level of Organic Matter Compaction Hardpan Drainage 10. Gardening Techniques That Affect Soil Tilling Working the Land Mulching Hoeing Cover Crops Raised Bed Gardening Crop Rotation Companion Planting 11. Solving Chemical Issues Buffer Capacity Increasing pH Decreasing pH Saline and Sodic Soils Increasing CEC Synthetic vs Organic Fertilizers Understanding Fertilizers Synthetic Fertilizers Organic Fertilizers Fad Products 12. Solving Microbe Issues Inoculation Solarization Controlling Pathogens Compost Tea Best Practice for Increasing Microbe Populations 13. Increasing Organic Matter Options for Adding Organic Matter Cover Crops Vermicompost Bokashi Compost Biochar Biosolids 14. Dealing with Structural Problems Compaction Drainage Issues Modifying Soil Texture Clay Soils Sandy Soils 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 Chemical Tests Soil Sampling Instructions 18. Soil Health Action Plan Soil Health Assessment Action Plan Action Plan Follow-up Appendix A: Soil Health Assessment Form Appendix B: Action Plan for the Year Index About the Author About New Society Publishers
Copyright Date
2020
Lccn
2022-361395
Dewey Decimal
631.4
Intended Audience
Trade
Series
Garden Science Ser.
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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