Introduction - Niall Dunne|The physical properties of soil - Stephanie Murphy|Ecology of the soil - Sina Adl|Soil fertility and the essential nutriants - Niall Dunne|The nitrogen cycle - Craig Cogger|Getting to know your soil - Ulrich Lorimer|Conditioning your soil - Niall Dunne|For peat's sake - Sarah Reichard|Compost : homemade humus for healthy soils - Grace Gershuny|Fertilizing your garden - Craig Cogger|The magic of mulch - Janet Marinelli|Soil care strategies - Niall Dunne et al.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 112) and index.