pstrongBuild healthy soil and grow better plantsstrongppHealthy soil means thriving plants. Yet untangling the soil food web and optimizing your soil health is beyond most gardeners, many of whom lack an in-depth knowledge of the soil ecosystem.ppemSoil Science for Gardeners emis an accessible, science-based guide to understanding soil fertility and, in particular, the rhizosphere - the thin layer of liquid and soil surrounding plant roots, so vital to plant health. ppRobert Pavlis, a gardener for over four decades, debunks common soil myths, explores the rhizosphere, and provides a personalized soil fertility improvement program in this three-part popular science guidebook. Coverage includes pulliSoil biology and chemistry and how plants and soil interact liliCommon soil health problems, including analyzing soil's fertility and plant nutrients liliThe creation of a personalized plan for improving your soil fertility, including setting priorities and goals in a cost-effective, realisti