Soil
Complex mixture of inorganic minerals (i.e., mostly clay, silt, and sand), decaying organic matter, water, air, and living organisms.
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Related Topics: Gardens, Lawn & Garden Care: Fertilization, Soil
Related Topics: Compaction, Soil
Related Topics: Soil, Sustainability
Soil Management
Good management of soils assures that mineral elements do not become deficient or toxic to plants, and that appropriate mineral elements enter the food chain.
Related Topics: Citrus, Soil
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