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Horticulture

Soil

Utah State University

2010

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Topsoil Quality Guidelines For Landscaping, Rich Koenig, Von Isaman Dec 2010

Topsoil Quality Guidelines For Landscaping, Rich Koenig, Von Isaman

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Solutions To Soil Problems: V. Low Organic Matter, Kevin Heaton, Rich Koenig Dec 2010

Solutions To Soil Problems: V. Low Organic Matter, Kevin Heaton, Rich Koenig

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Utah soils are inherently low in organic matter due to the desert climate and historically low plant growth rates. In Utah, soil organic matter levels are typically 0.25 to 1%, while regions with high rainfall such as the Midwest and Eastern United States have soils with as much as 7 to 10% organic matter.


Solutions To Soil Problems: Iv. Soil Structure, Rich Koenig, Teresa Cerny Dec 2010

Solutions To Soil Problems: Iv. Soil Structure, Rich Koenig, Teresa Cerny

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Soil structure refers to the combination of primary soil particles – sand, silt and clay – into larger units called aggregates or clods. Aggregates are commonly seen when a soil is tilled or disturbed.


Solutions To Soil Problems: Iii. Drainage, Michael Johnson, Rich Koenig Jun 2010

Solutions To Soil Problems: Iii. Drainage, Michael Johnson, Rich Koenig

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Drainage is a common problem throughout Utah. Complex patterns of soil development, transport and deposition have resulted in excessively drained soils that are coarse-textured (sandy or rocky), and poorly drained soils that are fine-textured (silt and clay-dominated). Excessively drained are more common in higher elevation and bench areas.