Susie Holmes is a chartered soil scientist and keen gardener. She is a horticultural consultant to growers, landscapers and garden designers and regularly teaches on soil and plant science courses. Susie has a particular interest in soil health and how we can get the best out of the soil in our gardens and allotments by working alongside nature. Neil Bragg holds degrees in Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science and has worked as a soil scientist in horticulture for over forty years. He has advised growers on the physical requirements for healthy plant growth and worked extensively on the nutritional requirements of plants, both in soils and soilless substrates. Neil has been a regular contributor of articles for the press and horticulture science journals, and is a frequent speaker to both grower groups and gardening club societies.

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An introductory book on soil science - it provides practical guidance on how to optimize the soil in your garden. Soil is the most precious asset you have as a gardener. Packed full of information on the main types of soil; their key characteristics; assessing soil health; ecosystems; biodiversity and so much more. Aimed at the serious gardener, horticultural students, garden designers and professional gardeners. Fully illustrated with 80 colour photos and 19 diagrams.

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Establishing healthy soil for healthy plants. The soil in your garden or allotment is the most precious asset you have as a gardener healthy plants start with healthy soil. Written by two soil science specialists, this book explains the fundamentals of soil science in a horticultural context and provides practical guidance on how to optimize the soil in your garden. The main types of soil and their key characteristics are discussed, including the implications for different plants and how the soil can be improved, with an emphasis on working with nature, not against it.