The soil in your garden or allotment is the most precious asset you
have as a gardener – healthy plants start with healthy soil.
Written by two soil science specialists, this book explains the
fundamentals of soil science in a horticultural context and
provides practical guidance on how to optimize the soil in your
garden. The main types of soil and their key characteristics are
discussed, including the implications for different plants and how
the soil can be improved, with an emphasis on working with nature,
not against it. Techniques for assessing soil health are described
in step-by-step detail, with recommendations for ways this can be
enhanced. A detailed overview of the life in the soil, from
bacteria to moles, shows how to harness this ecosystem and increase
biodiversity. There is a chapter on container growing media tackles
patio gardening and the use of raised beds. Finally, detailed
examples from around the UK are provided to illustrate the
scientific principles in practice.
General
Imprint: |
The Crowood Press Ltd
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
A Gardener's Guide to |
Release date: |
October 2022 |
First published: |
2022 |
Authors: |
Susie Holmes
• Neil Bragg
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Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
112 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7198-4090-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
General
|
LSN: |
0-7198-4090-2 |
Barcode: |
9780719840906 |
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