Soil Science for Gardeners: Working with Nature to Build Soil Health

by Robert Pavlis

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.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865719306
• ISBN13: 9780865719309
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: New Society Publishers
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"

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If you read one book about soil....make it this one. Concise, informative, and easy to comprehend. Robert Pavlis does a masterful job of explaining what goes on in the soil and how gardeners can use that information to ensure healthy plants and soil life. Based on science and his expertise as a chemist and accomplished gardener, he breaks it down so anyone can understand and implement good soil practices which will enrich your garden and overall soil health. If you love the earth, then this book will be your go to resource for a lifetime. A book you will share but not lend...lest you be without. Get this book. I guarantee you'll be glad you did.