SL268/MG451 Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Physical Properties

Figure 2. Common types of soil structure.
SL268, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, is part of the Florida Master Gardener Handbook. It describes some of the basic physical properties of soil. Includes reference. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, October 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG451

SL-267/MG450 Soils and Fertlilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Fertility

SL-267, a 2-page fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, explains the chemical properties of the soil that influence soil fertility and discusses the fertility of Florida’s soils. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG450

SL266/MG448 Soils & Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: The Florida Gardener’s Guide to Landscape Fertilizers

SL-266, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, provides information about fertilizers and associated fertilizer terminology to help consumers make educated decisions when purchasing fertilizers and using them in the home landscape or garden. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG448

SL 262/MG447 Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Tackling Soil Salinity Problems in the Home Landscape

SL-262, a 3-page fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, provides information about diagnosing and dealing with salinity problems in the home landscape or garden. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG447

SL 260/MG445 Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: The Soil Profile and Soil Classification

SL-260, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, provides information about the characteristics and classification of soils as found in the landscape under natural conditions. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG445

SL 261/MG446 Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Phosphorus in the Home Landscape

SL-261, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, explains the P cycle and helps homeowners understand how phosphorus behaves in the environment. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG446