Soil Science for Gardeners: Working with Nature to Build Soil Health (Garden Science Series, 1) - Softcover

Pavlis, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0865719306 ISBN 13: 9780865719309

Publisher: New Society Publishers, 2020

Synopsis

Build nutrient-dense soil that grows healthier plants with less work and fewer problems. Science-based guide reveals how soil biology actually works, enabling gardeners to create living soil ecosystems that naturally resist pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.

Why Understanding Soil Science Transforms Gardening:

Most gardening problems stem from poor soil health. When you understand soil biology, you can create conditions where plants thrive naturally, reducing the need for fertilizers, pesticides, and constant intervention.

What You'll Master:

• Soil testing and analysis to understand your current soil conditions and needs
• Microorganism management for building beneficial bacteria and fungi populations
• Organic matter integration that feeds soil life while improving structure and drainage
• Natural nutrient cycling that makes plants more nutritious and flavorful
• Problem diagnosis through soil observation rather than guesswork

Garden Transformation Results:

Gardeners applying soil science principles report 40-60% reduction in plant problems, improved harvest quality, and dramatically reduced need for external inputs within one growing season.

Grow better plants by building better soil. Essential for gardeners ready to move beyond trial-and-error toward scientific understanding.

About this title

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.

From the Back Cover

Build healthy soil and grow better plants

"Explains why things work in your garden! Equally important, Pavlis uses science to destroy so many gardening myths."
― JEFF LOWENFELS, author, DIY Autoflowering Cannabis and the Teaming With Trilogy

"A horticultural path of success and discovery."
― MARK CULLEN, C.M., president, Mark's Choice, co-author, Escape to Reality

HEALTHY SOIL MEANS thriving plants. Yet untangling the soil food web and optimizing 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, 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. Coverage includes:

• Soil biology and chemistry and how plants and soil interact
• Common soil health problems, including analyzing soil's fertilityand 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 the optimal conditions for nature to do the heavy lifting of building soil fertility

Written for the home gardener, market gardener, and micro-farmer, Soil Science for Gardeners is packed with information to help you grow thriving plants.

"Painless science, practical knowledge. Read it from beginning to end!"
― LARRY HODGSON, the Laidback Gardener

"Tells what's going on in soils and then offers practical directions to manage soil for more productive and healthier plants."
― LEE REICH, author, The Ever Curious Gardener

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. gardenfundamentals.com

To help bring you the very best inspiration and information about greener, more sustainable lifestyles, Mother Earth News is recommending select New Society Publishers books to its readers. This book is one of them.

From the Inside Flap

Build healthy soil and grow better plants

Explains why things work in your garden! Equally important, Pavlis uses science to destroy so many gardening myths.
JEFF LOWENFELS, author, DIY Autoflowering Cannabis and the Teaming With Trilogy

A horticultural path of success and discovery.
MARK CULLEN, C.M., president, Mark's Choice, co-author, Escape to Reality

HEALTHY SOIL MEANS thriving plants. Yet untangling the soil food web and optimizing 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, 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. Coverage includes:

• Soil biology and chemistry and how plants and soil interact
• Common soil health problems, including analyzing soil's fertilityand 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 the optimal conditions for nature to do the heavy lifting of building soil fertility

Written for the home gardener, market gardener, and micro-farmer, Soil Science for Gardeners is packed with information to help you grow thriving plants.

Painless science, practical knowledge. Read it from beginning to end!
LARRY HODGSON, the Laidback Gardener

Tells what's going on in soils and then offers practical directions to manage soil for more productive and healthier plants.
LEE REICH, author, The Ever Curious Gardener

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. gardenfundamentals.com

To help bring you the very best inspiration and information about greener, more sustainable lifestyles, Mother Earth News is recommending select New Society Publishers books to its readers. This book is one of them.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Society Publishers
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0865719306
• ISBN 13: 9780865719309
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224