Incorporation of compost into soil can significantly alter soil physical properties, nutrient
dynamics, and vegetation establishment. Strategic compost application to disturbed …

The physical, chemical, and biological constraints of urban soils often pose limitations for the
growth of tree roots. An understanding of the interrelationships of soil properties is important …

3 threshold. With diminished porosity, transmission of air and water, storage of plant-
available moisture, and root growth suffer. Chemically, the samples have an unnatural …

Organic materials are commonly used in urban landscapes to improve soil quality and tree
health. Literature reviews suggest that the effects of organic materials are beneficial, but …

The influence of planning and design on soil compaction was analysed at 17 construction
sites randomly selected in the suburbs of Copenhagen, Denmark. Soil compaction was …

Severe compaction of urban soil is a common problem that makes establishment and
maintenance of turfgrass difficult. Compaction alleviation prior to seeding or sodding with …

Soil compaction was estimated on 17 construction sites and bulk densities were measured
from the soil surface to depths of 1.0 m, at 0.1 m intervals, using a nuclear moisture/density …

Urbanized land is characterized by the dominance of paved surfaces. Increasing tree
canopy in urbanized areas has been identified as an effective way to reduce stormwater …

This chapter discusses the effects of compaction on turfgrass growth and extends the
excellent review of the topic by Carrow and Petrovic. It reports the findings of recent studies …

Building new homes on wooded lots is common in the upper Midwest, United States.
Existing trees are often left behind during construction to become part of the future …