Building soil : a down-to-earth approach : natural solutions for better gardens and yards /
Murphy, Elizabeth, 1976-,
Building soil : a down-to-earth approach : natural solutions for better gardens and yards / Elizabeth Murphy. - 200 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A soil grower's foundation -- Guiding principles for the soil grower: the secrets of soil organic matter -- Alphabet soup: nutrients and soil-nutrient tests demystified -- Food, water, shelter, air: organic amendments to grow living soils -- A balanced diet: fertilizers and whole-soil fertility -- The dressing on top: mulch, water, and weeds -- Cultivation simplified: whole-garden planning from the ground up.
Building Soil is a simple book full of practical, up-to-date information about building healthy soils. Simple methods perfect for the home gardener's use put healthy, organic soil within everyone's reach. You don't need a degree in soil management to understand this book; you only need a yard or garden and the desire to improve it at the most basic level.
1591866197 (sc) 9781591866190 (sc)
2014036112
GBB505465 bnb
017010333 Uk
Soil management.
Soils.
Building soil : a down-to-earth approach : natural solutions for better gardens and yards / Elizabeth Murphy. - 200 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A soil grower's foundation -- Guiding principles for the soil grower: the secrets of soil organic matter -- Alphabet soup: nutrients and soil-nutrient tests demystified -- Food, water, shelter, air: organic amendments to grow living soils -- A balanced diet: fertilizers and whole-soil fertility -- The dressing on top: mulch, water, and weeds -- Cultivation simplified: whole-garden planning from the ground up.
Building Soil is a simple book full of practical, up-to-date information about building healthy soils. Simple methods perfect for the home gardener's use put healthy, organic soil within everyone's reach. You don't need a degree in soil management to understand this book; you only need a yard or garden and the desire to improve it at the most basic level.
1591866197 (sc) 9781591866190 (sc)
2014036112
GBB505465 bnb
017010333 Uk
Soil management.
Soils.