Abstract
Revised! SL-272, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, helps homeowners understand the natural water status of local soils, allowing them to make decisions about plant selection and irrigation needs. It is part of a series entitled Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, January 2009.
References
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Craul, P.J. 1992. Urban Soil in Landscape Design. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, NY
Soil Survey Division Staff. 1993. Soil survey manual. Soil Conservation Service. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 18. Available online at http://soils.usda.gov/technical/manual/contents/chapter3c.html. Accessed 27 May 2008.