Handbook of Soils for Landscape Architects

Written in a clear, accessible style, this book covers the fundamental aspects of soil science with an emphasis on topics useful to landscape architects and professionals in related fields. The book begins with a discussion of soil surveys developed in different countries, followed by a concise description of soil components and how the interactions between air, water, and nutrients affect plant growth. It examines methods for controlling erosion, particularly in light of modern irrigation techniques. It describes the chemistry of plant growth, devotes four chapters to macro- and micro-nutrients, and features a detailed discussion of ways to diagnose and correct plant disorders. It also looks at the engineering aspects of soils and includes a detailed list of references for further information. Written by an experienced teacher with an extensive background in landscape architecture, this volume will be an invaluable source for students and researchers in architecture, horticulture, and urban planning.

ISBN 0195121023   DEWEY edition DC21 ISBN13 9780195121025 (What's this?)   Pages 282 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc   Volumes 1 Imprint Oxford University Press Inc   Weight (grammes) 612 Format Hardback   Published in New York Publication date 10 May 2001   Height (mm) 235 Non-book description x, 272 p. :   Width (mm) 165 Library of Congress 98-29581   Spine width (mm) 19 DEWEY 631.4   Academic level Professional / Scholarly

1		Use of Soil Surveys for Landscape Architecture		3
		Modern Soil Survey Reports		3
2		Basic Information About Soils and Plants		9
		Plant Requirements for Growth		9
		What Is Soil?		9
3		Parts of a Soil (Soil Constituents) - Air, Water, Minerals, and Organic Matter		21
		Physical Parts of a Soil		21
		Chemical Parts of a Soil		22
		Biological Parts of a Soil		22
4		Physical Properties of Soils		27
		Soil Texture		27
		Soil Structure		30
		Soil Bulk Density		32
		Soil Depth		32
		Soil Aeration		35
		Soil Water		40
5		Movement of Water Across Soils (Erosion)		53
		Erosion Defined		53
		Types of Water Erosion		53
		Types of Accelerated Erosion		54
		Factors That Determine Extent of Erosion		57
6		Nature of Soil Erodibility		61
		Soil Texture		61
		Soil Structure		62
		Soil Organic Matter		64
		Soil Permeability		65
		Use of a Nomograph to Evaluate Soil Erodibility Using the Four Factors Above		65
7		Controlling Erosion		69
		Improving Soil Structure		69
		Covering Soil With Plants		72
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