1Part 1: Soil Science Explained
23Practical Soil pH Workbook for You
2Chapter 1: What is Soil Science? And Why Should You Care?
24Part 4: Organic Matter and Soil Life (Microbes)
3Soil Science: What It Is and Why It Matters
25Chapter 7: Organic Matter and Soil Life & Their Impact on Plant Growth
4The 5 Key Components of Soil Science Every Gardener Must Understand
26The Importance of Organic Matter in Soil and Crop Production
5Chapter 2: How Soil Science Makes It Possible to Grow Plants Anywhere—Even in the Harshest Conditions
27Understanding Soil Microbes and Their Role in Soil Health
6Part 2: Soil Texture and Structure
28Chapter 8: Practical Methods for Incorporating Organic Matter and Supporting Soil Life
7Chapter 3: Soil Texture and Structure
29Practical Strategies to Increase Organic Matter into Soil
8A) Soil Texture & Its Impact on Drainage, Water Retention, and Nutrient Availability
30Best Practices for Supporting Soil Microbial Health
9B) Soil Structure and Its Impact on Root Growth and Plant Health
31Practical Organic Matter & Soil Life Workbook for You
10Chapter 4: Practical Tips for Assessing and Improving Soil Texture and Structure
32Part 5: Soil Moisture and Drainage
111) Assessing Soil Composition
33Chapter 9: Soil Moisture and Drainage & Their Impact on Plant Growth
122) Improving Your Soil Structure
34Soil Moisture and Its Importance in Plant Growth
13Practical Soil Texture and Structure Workbook for You
35Factors Affecting Moisture Content in Soil
14Part 3: Soil pH
36Understanding and Identifying Signs of Poor Drainage
15Chapter 5: Understanding Soil pH and Its Impact on Optimal Plant Growth
37Chapter 10: Techniques and Strategies for Improving Soil Moisture Retention and Drainage
16What is pH?
38Measures to Improve Soil Moisture Retention
17Origins of Soil pH
39Measures to Improve Poor Soil Drainage
18How Soil pH Affects Optimal Plant Growth
40Practical Soil Moisture & Drainage Workbook for You
19Finding Out the pH of Your Soil
41Conclusion
20Chapter 6: Practical Tips and Strategies for Balancing and Optimizing Soil pH
42References
21A) Treating Acidic Soil
43Notes
22B) Treating Alkaline Soil
