Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Physical Characteristics
Vol. 2019 No. 4, Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences
Vol. 2019 No. 4

Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Physical Characteristics: SL451/MG458, 7/2019

Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-mg458-2019
Published 2019-07-26
Amy L. Shober
University of Delaware
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5490-6284
Alexander Joseph Reisinger
University of Florida
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4096-2637
Mary G. Lusk
University of Florida
Sally Ann Scalera
University of Florida
A child's hands planting a vegetable in the soil. Photo taken December 5th, 2015. UF/IFAS Photo by Tyler Jones
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Keywords

soil texture
soil structure
soil formation
soil profile
soil moisture

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Shober, Amy L., Alexander Joseph Reisinger, Mary G. Lusk, and Sally Ann Scalera. 2019. “Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Physical Characteristics: SL451/MG458, 7/2019”. EDIS 2019 (4):7. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-mg458-2019.
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Abstract

Soils are a foundational component of the landscape, providing a medium for plant root growth and playing a crucial role in nutrient cycling and water movement across the landscape. This new 7-page article describes the physical properties of soils, including soil formation in Florida, the soil profile, and water dynamics within soils, and provides a thorough reference for Master Gardeners and other individuals searching for a basic understanding of soil dynamics to apply to residential landscapes. Written by Amy L. Shober, Alexander J. Reisinger, Mary G. Lusk, and Sally Ann Scalera and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg458

This document combines and supersedes the following publications:

Shober, Amy. 2008. “Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: The Soil Profile and Soil Classification: SL260/MG445”. EDIS 2008 (6). https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/117366.

Shober, Amy. 2009. “Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Physical Properties: SL268/MG451”. EDIS 2009 (1). https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/117542.

Shober, Amy. 2009. “Soils & Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Drainage and Water Holding Capacity: SL272/MG453”. EDIS 2009 (1). https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/117544.

Shober, Amy, and Thomas Obreza. 2009. “Soils & Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Formation in Florida: SL274/MG455”. EDIS 2009 (1). https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/117547.

 

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