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| Author(s): | Gouin, Francis R. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Professor Emeritus, Department of Horticulture, University of Maryland |
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| Title: | Selecting organic soil amendments for landscapes: Selection is not a difficult process-once you know the specific needs of ornamental plants and understand that not all composts are created equal as to percent of organic matter, pH, nutrients and soluble salts |
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| Translated Column: | BioCycle forums: Compost users |
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| Source: | BioCycle, The Journal of Composting & Recycling. Vol. 38, No. 12, December 1997, p. 62-63. |
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| Publishing Information: | Emmaus, PA: The JG Press, Inc. |
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| # of Pages: | 2 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Soil amendments; Composts; Sewage sludge; Ornamental plants; Nutrients; Nutrient availability; Landscape gardening; Soil testing; Site preparation; Seedbed preparation; Soil pH; Decision-making; Comparisons
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the importance of knowing soil requirements for ornamental plants, and knowing the differences between composts. Discusses soil conditions, such as pH, organic matter, nutrients, and soluble salts. Also describes how to use compost to meet the nutrient needs of plants. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Gouin, F. R. 1997. Selecting organic soil amendments for landscapes: Selection is not a difficult process-once you know the specific needs of ornamental plants and understand that not all composts are created equal as to percent of organic matter, pH, nutrients and soluble salts. BioCycle. 38(12):p. 62-63. |
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