Soil Science for Gardeners: Working with Nature to Build Soil Health (Garden Science Series, 1)
Pavlis, Robert
ISBN 10: 0865719306 ISBN 13: 9780865719309
Published by New Society Publishers, 2020
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Synopsis:
Weak plants, poor yields, and conflicting soil advice? The solution starts underground.
Healthy gardens are built on living, balanced soil. Soil Science for Gardeners explains how soil truly functions so you can grow stronger plants, improve yields, and reduce costly guesswork.
When you understand soil biology, chemistry, and structure, you stop chasing quick fixes and start building long-term fertility.
What You'll Gain
- How to interpret soil tests and confidently adjust nutrients
- How microbes and fungi improve plant resilience and nutrient uptake
- How to use organic matter to enhance drainage and soil structure
- How to correct common soil imbalances without over-fertilizing
- How to build a long-term soil improvement plan that actually works
Rather than repeating popular myths, this guide draws directly from soil science to give you practical, evidence-based clarity.
Practical Soil Improvement
You'll learn how to:
- Improve clay or sandy soils using targeted strategies
- Strengthen root development through balanced soil ecosystems
- Support beneficial microorganisms naturally
- Increase nutrient efficiency while reducing waste
- Create stable, regenerative soil systems
If you've ever wondered why some gardens thrive effortlessly while others struggle despite effort, this book will change how you see your soil.
Who This Book is For
Gardeners ready to move beyond trial and error Organic and regenerative growers Market gardeners improving long-term fertility Readers who value science-backed guidance Anyone seeking healthier plants through healthier soil
Build living soil. Grow stronger plants. Garden with confidence grounded in science.
About the Author:
Robert Pavlis is the owner and developer of Aspen Grove Gardens, a 6-acre botanical garden that features 3,000 varieties of plants. Specializing in soil science, he has been an instructor for Landscape Ontario and is a garden blogger, writer, and chemist. He resides in Guelph, Ontario.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Soil Science for Gardeners: Working with ...
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Publication Date: 2020
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good