Horticulture
Increasing Soil Biodiversity in Botanical Gardens
Publication Date
Spring 5-27-2020
Publication Number
LGP 1061
Summary
Soil biodiversity is key to the success of a botanical garden. Its benefits include mitigating harmful pathogens and compaction, as well as increasing available nutrients and improving soil structure. This article discusses the importance of soil biodiversity and gives management strategies to improve soil biodiversity throughout the garden.
Publication Type
Short Communication
Publisher
Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension
Publisher City
Clemson, SC
Target Audiences
Recreation and Garden Manager, Ornamental Garden Manager, Nursery Manager
Recommended Citation
Gilmer C, Werth A, Park D. Increasing Soil Biodiversity in Botanical Gardens. Clemson (SC): Clemson Cooperative Extension, Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension; 2020. LGP 1061. http://lgpress.clemson.edu/publication/increasing-soil-biodiversity-in-botanical-gardens/.
