Fertilising in the garden

The publication provides all important information on the principles of correct plant fertilisation in a clear manner. It describes the effects of a lack or excess of nutrients in the soil on development, the appearance and fertility of vegetables, fruit trees, shrubs and ornamental plants, discusses the importance and effectiveness of organic fertilisers and horticultural substrates, lists the most proven range of registered mineral fertilizers. The author draws on his many years of experience in testing individual products and gives the reader extremely useful and detailed advice on dosage, timing and procedures, purchasing and storing fertilisers, their mixability, etc. The second edition is updated with the latest findings, which concern liming in particular, sulphur fertilisation, fertilising the lawn, vines, mineral fertilizers, etc., the chapters on soil salinization are completely new, fertilisation of poppies and plant nutrition disorders. The publication of an excerpt from the EU Nitrates Directive, including nitrate monitoring applicable to the activities of gardeners, is very topical.