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.

• 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 p