Murphy, Elizabeth, 1976-

Building soil : a down-to-earth approach : natural solutions for better gardens & yards / Elizabeth Murphy. - 200 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 194-195) 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.

9781591866190 (sc) 1591866197 (sc)

2014036112


Soils.
Soil management.

S591 / .M984 2015

631.4

S591 / .M87 2015