Summer Short Course: Soil Texture, Soil Structure, and Compost

Start Date

07/30/2024

End Date

07/30/2024

Description

Soil health depends on the interaction of microbes, invertebrates, plant roots, and fungi with soil mineral particles and organic matter (as compost) to create a healthy soil structure so plant roots can access water and nutrients. Good soil structure allows for better air exchange, and the infiltration and drainage of water. Developing good soil structure can improve growing conditions in any type of soil, whether it is high in clay or sand. How does soil structure develop, and how can we speed along that process?

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

* Learn the principles of soil structure and how it affects plant health
* Learn how to affect soil structure to better support plant growth and health
* Learn how different soil structures (especially our local clay soils) affect plants

Instructors

Margaret Sams

Course Codes

Provider

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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