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Soil Science for Gardeners

Working with Nature to Build Soil Health
By Robert Pavlis
Series: Garden Science Series
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Soil Science for Gardeners by Robert Pavlis is an insightful guide aimed at helping gardeners understand the essential components of soil health. The book delves into the science behind soil, providing practical advice on improving its quality to cultivate thriving plants. It empowers both novice and experienced gardeners with knowledge about soil ecosystems and practical techniques for sustainable gardening.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're keen to enhance your gardening skills by understanding the science of soil. It offers practical advice and insights into soil management, perfect for gardeners who want to improve their plants’ health and productivity. By learning how to assess and amend your soil effectively, you'll nurture a more vibrant and fruitful garden.

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Soil Science for Gardeners is an easy-to-read, practical guide to the science behind a healthy soil ecosystem and thriving plants. The book debunks common myths, explains soil science basics, and provides the reader with the knowledge to create a personalized soil fertility improvement program for better plants.

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  • National advertising: Mother Earth News, Hobby Farms, Acres U.S.A., Growing for Market
  • National print campaign: Mother Earth News, Hobby Farms, Acres U.S.A., Growing for Market, Small Farm Journal, Urban Farm, American Gardener, garden columnists
  • Online/social media campaign
    • Gardening podcasts
    • Gardening groups on Facebook
    • Promotion on New Society Publishers social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, our blog, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube
    • Eblast to GardenComm (Previously Garden Writers Assn.)
  • General eBook marketing plan
    • eBook will be available at the same time as print publication to maximize sales
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  • Excerpts target for first serial rights: Acres U.S.A., Growing for Market, Hobby Farms, Mother Earth News
  • Promotion through the author's websites: www.GardenMyths.com, www.Gardenfundamentals.com
  • Bookseller/library promotions: Baker & Taylor super annotation

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Build healthy soil and grow better plants. Healthy soil means thriving plants. Yet untangling the soil food web and optimising 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. Robert Pavlis, a gardener for over four decades, debunks common soil myths, explores the rhizosphere, and provides a personalised soil fertility improvement programme in this three-part popular science guidebook.

Coverage includes:

Soil biology and chemistry and how plants and soil interact. Common soil health problems, including analysing soil's fertility and plant nutrients. The creation of a personalised 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.

Series: Garden Science Series

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Robert Pavlis's book offers an engaging exploration into the science of soil, providing gardeners with practical knowledge to enhance their gardening skills. It debunks common myths while offering insights into the microscopic processes governing soil health, making it an invaluable resource for anyone keen on improving their gardening practices. The book is praised for its clear explanations and its ability to make complex science understandable and directly applicable in the garden.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780865719309

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: New Society Publishers

Illustration: 20 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 224

Collections

Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Home & Garden Non-Fiction Robert Pavlis Science & Nature Series: Garden Science Series

About the Author

Robert Pavlis has been an avid gardener for over four decades. He is the owner and developer of Aspen Grove Gardens, a 6-acre botanical garden that features over 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. The author of Building Natural Ponds, Pavlis is a well-known speaker whose audiences include Master Gardener groups, horticultural societies, orchid societies, and garden shows such as Canada Blooms and the FarmSmart conference. He teaches gardening fundamentals at the University of Guelph and garden design for the City of Guelph, Ontario, where he currently resides. www.gardenmyths.com www.gardenfundamentals.com www.youtube.com/Gardenfundamentals1

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