Soil Science for Gardeners

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