{"product_id":"9781770852266","title":"Improving Your Soil","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003eValuable advice from an expert in soil science.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Intended for both small- and medium-sized gardens, \u003ci\u003eImproving Your Soil\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the steps to take to achieve the perfect soil in which to grow plants. With clear and specific directions on how to amend poor soil, modify mediocre earth, aerate compacted topsoil and substrates as well as test pH levels, this book enables any gardener to nurture their plants and promote more abundant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The features that indicate good soil include proper structure and nutrients that encourage healthy plant growth. Soil in \"good tilth\" is loamy, nutrient-rich and friable because it has an optimal mixture of sand, clay and organic matter that prevents severe compaction. \u003ci\u003eImproving Your Soil\u003c\/i\u003e shows gardeners how to improve the soil in their gardens to encourage good seed bedding and a strong root system for proper nutrient disbursement throughout various soil depths. Topics in the book include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Providing the right amount of water for plants\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e The microscopic world of soils\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Crop rotations\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Types of compost and how to make good compost\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Managing soils to minimize pest and disease problems\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Overcoming common nutrient deficiencies\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Organic vs. mineral fertilizers.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The detailed information is complemented with line drawings, diagrams and illustrations that demonstrate various soil issues and how to resolve common problems. With information on remedying specific problems with particular plants, \u003ci\u003eImproving Your Soil\u003c\/i\u003e will be an often-consulted resource for all gardeners.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keith Reid (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2014-02-27","offer_id":46011343765759,"sku":"9781770852266","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_d2648dc4-c534-4c6c-a299-59d1e4c94d25.jpg?v=1723052286","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781770852266","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}