RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 An Introduction to Soils
JF Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF)
JO JOA
FD International Society of Arboriculture
SP 124
OP 127
DO 10.48044/jauf.1983.031
VO 9
IS 5
A1 Roger Funk
YR 1983
UL http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/9/5/124.abstract
AB Soil is a dynamic and complex substance composed of mineral particles, organic matter, microflora and microfauna, and pore spaces that contain air, water and dissolved nutrients. Although soils vary widely due to differences in climate, parent materials, vegetation, relief and time, certain physical and chemical characteristics are common to all soils. Arborists should have a basic understanding of these characteristics in order to properly maintain trees and shrubs.