Soils for Landscape Development: Selection, Specification and Validation (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781836990031)

This second edition of Soils for Landscape Development provides a clear, practical and systematic template for specifying landscape soils based on scientific criteria. The soil specifications provide essential information and a universally applicable method for landscape architects and designers, specification writers, landscape contractors and soil supply companies to ensure quality and fit-for-purpose soils. A strong emphasis is placed on reducing environmental impacts by reuse of on-site soil, promoting appropriate minimal soil intervention, and using recycled products. The first edition won the Award of Excellence for Research and Communication in Landscape Architecture at the AILA NSW (Australian Institute of Landscape Architects) Awards in 2014. The authors won a 2nd award for this book through The Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH) in 2015).

Author: Simon Leake, Elke Haege
ISBN-10: 1836990030
ISBN-13: 9781836990031
Publisher: Cab International
Language: English
Published: 12/19/2024
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.70w x 0.50d