Soils for Landscape Development [electronic resource] : Selection, Specification and Validation
Simon Leake2024
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This second edition of the award-winning Soils for Landscape Development
provides a globally applicable method for landscape architects and designers,
specification writers, landscape contractors, nursery growers, turf specialists
and soil supply companies to properly specify landscape soils using objective
and measurable criteria. It uses systematic, clear and practical templates.
The book links landscape design processes with sound modern soil science
practices to promote better quality project outcomes by ensuring that the basis
of the landscape, the soil, is suitable for the intended purpose. The authors
emphasise environmental impacts through site soil reuse, promoting appropriate
minimal soil intervention and using recycled products, with example compliance
specifications.
Key features:
Provides 14 updated performance-based soil and compliance specifications
including on ultra lightweight green roof soil, high fertility display and
vegetable produc...
Main title:
Author:
Simon Leake, Author
Imprint:
Australia : CSIRO PUBLISHING, 2024
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (216 pages)
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781486318537
Language:
English
BRN:
528391
Electronic access:
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |