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The soil which is found in large cities offer distinctive challenges to the landscape architect or horticulturist responsible for maintaining these urban plantings. Often compacted, contaminated, or otherwise unsuitable for use in major landscape projects, these soils require practical methods which can insure a successful outcome of a landscape project. This applications-oriented, introductory reference addresses numerous topics in the field of urban soil science.

Table of Contents
Site Soil Assessment and Interpretation Development.

Biophysical Analysis of Site.

Design and Construction of the Urban Sustainable SoilProfile.

Soil Specifications.

Rooftop Applications.

Drainage Techniques.

Irrigation Design.

Tree Planting Techniques.

Project Erosion and Sedimentation Control.

The Soil Design Decision Process.

Case Studies.

Appendix.

Glossary.

References.

Indexes.

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 06/04/1999
      ISBN13: 9780471189039, 978-0471189039
      ISBN10: 0471189030
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The soil which is found in large cities offer distinctive challenges to the landscape architect or horticulturist responsible for maintaining these urban plantings. Often compacted, contaminated, or otherwise unsuitable for use in major landscape projects, these soils require practical methods which can insure a successful outcome of a landscape project. This applications-oriented, introductory reference addresses numerous topics in the field of urban soil science.

      Table of Contents
      Site Soil Assessment and Interpretation Development.

      Biophysical Analysis of Site.

      Design and Construction of the Urban Sustainable SoilProfile.

      Soil Specifications.

      Rooftop Applications.

      Drainage Techniques.

      Irrigation Design.

      Tree Planting Techniques.

      Project Erosion and Sedimentation Control.

      The Soil Design Decision Process.

      Case Studies.

      Appendix.

      Glossary.

      References.

      Indexes.

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