Soil Science and Management
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.20 (622 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0840024320 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 544 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
I enjoyed reading it This was a required text for a horticulture class. I enjoyed reading it.. "Entertaining enough for the layman" according to Homesteader. I'm not really the intended audience of this book, being a home gardener rather than a student, but I enjoyed it just the same. The book is much easier to read than I expected, with plenty of white space and pictures to make it easy on the eyes. I was interested to see the inclusion of topics like city gardening, an in-depth look at animal manures, and even a cameo appearance of permaculture in addition to the basics that you'd expect.But the heart of the book, of course, is a look at what makes soil do its job, and that part of the book really helped fill in a lot of gaps in my education. I'm confident I'll . Written for understanding, good for pros and for the above average gardener. If your an above average gardener who wishes to understand your soil this is for you. It is also a good reference to keep on hand for the professional.
"I have had many soil textbooks cross by desk over the years. It is one that both students and professionals can turn to again and again as a great soils resource.""This text discusses basic soil science principles and includes many references to horticulture and landscaping, making it appropriate for students in urban areas where traditional agriculture is not the norm. I have used the book in my soil class at a community college since it was first introduced by the author and have not found anything that comes close to being as useful as this text." . It is very user-friendly, with an easy to read style and many figures and color pictures illustrating concepts. It is user friendly, marrying theory and practical knowledge into one text. The Plaster text continues to be my favorite
. Professor Emeritus from Dakota County Technical College, Mr. He belongs to the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) and the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS). Plaster continues to make professional presentations about soils to various organizations. A former ASHS Certified Professional Horticulturist, Professor Plaster remains active in several national and local trade organiza
This edition highlights horticultural uses of soil as well as the latest green methodologies in both agricultural and horticultural practice from the perspective of farmers, horticulturalists, environmentalists and others who are concerned about how soils work and how they can be used most effectively. Gain a practical understanding of soil properties and the soil management techniques most important for the effective use of soils with SOIL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT, 6E. This edition further examines nutrient management and best practices with the latest updates on legal issues and government programs that make it a useful resou