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1 Horticultural Uses of Soil
Chapter 17 Horticultural Uses of Soil T17-1 Soil Science and Management, 4E

2 Soil Science and Management, 4E
Objectives State how to select soils for horticultural crops Describe fertilization practices for horticultural crops Describe how growers manage their soils Solve the special problems of container soils Describe how soil influences landscaping T17-2 Soil Science and Management, 4E

3 Soil Science and Management, 4E
Terms to Know Alkalinity Coarse aggregates Conductivity meter Media Perched water table Perforation Perlite Soil-based potting mix Soil-less potting mix Stem girdling roots Vermiculite Vertical mulching Xeriscaping T17-3 Soil Science and Management, 4E

4 Soil Science and Management, 4E
Vegetable Culture Soil selection Soil management T17-4 Soil Science and Management, 4E

5 Soil Science and Management, 4E
Fruit Culture Soil selection Soil management Figure 17-3 T17-5 Soil Science and Management, 4E

6 Soil Science and Management, 4E
Nursery Field Culture Site selection Soil management Figure 17-7 T17-6 Soil Science and Management, 4E

7 Soil Science and Management, 4E
Container Growing Container drainage Figure 17-9 T17-7 Soil Science and Management, 4E

8 Soil Science and Management, 4E
Container Growing Potting mixes Figure 17-10 T17-8 Soil Science and Management, 4E

9 Soil Science and Management, 4E
Container Growing Soil sterilization Soluble salts and pH Soil temperature Water pollution T17-9 Soil Science and Management, 4E

10 Soil Science and Management, 4E
Landscaping Site and plant selection Avoiding compaction Transplanting Deep planting Amending soil pH T17-10 Soil Science and Management, 4E

11 Soil Science and Management, 4E
Landscaping Fertilizing established trees Figure 17-15 T17-11 Soil Science and Management, 4E

12 Soil Science and Management, 4E
Landscaping Fertilizing established trees Figure 17-16 T17-12 Soil Science and Management, 4E

13 Soil Science and Management, 4E
Landscaping Turf Xeriscaping T17-13 Soil Science and Management, 4E

14 Soil Science and Management, 4E
Summary Management of soil for fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants Fruits and field nurseries Soil for potted plants Landscape plantings T17-14 Soil Science and Management, 4E

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