Handbook of Soils for Landscape Architects

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Summary: Dr. V. D. Lerch, Arborist
Review: Added this one to my shelf! While I have basic soil textbooks such as the classic by Brady and Weil (The Nature & Properties of Soils), this book covers the basics very clearly and has excellent visuals! Further, it deals with the specifics of growing plants/trees especially in urban soils. The review questions at the end of each chapter not only help to focus attention on the main points, but are also an excellent guide for any professional-in-training who will be taking a certifiication exam such as the Certified Arborist Exam or Certified Horticulturist. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning about the basics of growing plants in productive garden soils and in learning how to care for the soil-web-of-life!

Rating:
Summary: Dr. V. D. Lerch, Arborist
Review: Added this one to my shelf! While I have basic soil textbooks such as the classic by Brady and Weil (The Nature & Properties of Soils), this book covers the basics very clearly and has excellent visuals! Further, it deals with the specifics of growing plants/trees especially in urban soils. The review questions at the end of each chapter not only help to focus attention on the main points, but are also an excellent guide for any professional-in-training who will be taking a certifiication exam such as the Certified Arborist Exam or Certified Horticulturist. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning about the basics of growing plants in productive garden soils and in learning how to care for the soil-web-of-life!