Gain a practical understanding of soil properties and the soil management techniques most important for the effective use of soils with SOIL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT, 6E. This non-technical, reader-friendly book details all aspects of effective soil usage, including management techniques, composition, fertility, erosion, conservation,and irrigation in this practical guide. This edition highlights horticultural uses of soil as well as the latest green methodologies in both agricultural and horticultural practice from the perspective of farmers, horticulturalists, environmentalists and others who are concerned about how soils work and how they can be used most effectively. This edition further examines nutrient management and best practices with the latest updates on legal issues and government programs that make it a useful resource now and invaluable reference for the future. Soil Science and Management 6th Edition is written by Edward Plaster and published by Cengage Learning. ISBNs for Soil Science and Management are 9781285667485, 1285667484 and the print ISBNs are 9780840024329, 0840024320. Additional ISBNs include 9781285687841, 9780357688090, 9781285307381.