Soil Science For Gardeners Av Robert Pavlis

<p><strong>Build healthy soil and grow better plants</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><em>Soil Science for Gardeners </em>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. </p> Coverage includes: <p><ul><li>Soil biology and chemistry and how plants and soil interact </li><li>Common soil health problems, including analyzing soil''s fertility and plant nutrients </li><li>The creation of a personalized plan for improving your soil fertility, including setting p