Course curriculum

    1. Introduction to soil

    2. Soil profile and horizons

    1. Soil texture

    2. Soil type

    3. Soil water

    4. Soil air

    5. The nutrient cycle

    1. Soil pH

    2. Soil nutrients

    1. Site assessment and onsite soil testing

    1. Challenges and solutions

    1. Mulches

    2. Seaweed

    3. Peat free

About this course

  • £95.00
  • 18 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

What will the course cover?

This course offers an in-depth approach to soil and its importance for the success of all soft landscaping, whether for plants, shrubs, trees or turf. We will discuss why having an understanding of soil and its functions is vital for success in the horticultural industry. Some of the key topics are as follows:

  • Soil formation and how this affects the plants we grow

  • Soil science: to include the importance of soil water, soil air and soil pH

  • Soils function in relation to plant health

  • The major and minor nutrients found in soil

  • Soil assessing and testing to help determine best planting strategies

  • Soil improvers

  • No Dig horticulture