Pavlis, Robert
Compost Science for Gardeners: Simple Methods for Nutrient-Rich Soil
- ISBN 13:
- 9780865719767
- author:
- Pavlis, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New Society Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Gardening, Techniques,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Create your own compost and grow better plants with Compost Science for Gardeners. This comprehensive science-based book demystifies composting practices, helping you determine the best technique for your unique situation. By blending scientific research with decades of knowledge and experience, Robert Pavlis provides a clear guide to building healthier soil and growing better plants. Learn about the role of composting in the ecological cycle, as well as various composting methods, including cold and hot composting, keyhole gardening, and vermicomposting. You'll also discover how to use finished compost to improve soil health and understand the relative merits and impact on the environment of each composting technique. Whether you're a gardener, market gardener, small-scale farmer, or homesteader, this book will show you how to compost simply, safely, and sensibly.