a down-to-earth approach : natural solutions for better gardens and yards /
First Statement of Responsibility
Elizabeth Murphy.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
200 pages :
Other Physical Details
color illustrations ;
Dimensions
24 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 194-195) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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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.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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.
ACQUISITION INFORMATION NOTE
Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address
Motorbooks Intl, C/O Hachette Book Group USA Three Center Plaza, Boston, MA, USA, 02108-2003