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

by Pavlis, Robert, 1953-

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New Society Publishers, c2020.

Soil management.

9780865719309 (pbk.)

209 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

"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. Robert Pavlis-- an owner and developer of Aspen Grove Gardens, a 6 acre botanical garden -- debunks common soil myths, explores the rhizosphere, and provides a personalized soil fertility improvement program in this three-part popular science guidebook. 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, and 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, the book is packed with information to help you grow thriving plants."--From publisher.

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