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Robert Pavlis is a speaker and educator with over 40 years of gardening experience. He's the author of at least 9 books.
He lives in Southern Ontario, Canada, which has a US zone 5 climate and has been gardening for more than 40 years.
Mr. Pavlis has a background in chemistry and biochemistry which allows him to understand scientific papers, and read them critically.
His understanding of the science behind gardening is profound.
Some of his advice may need to be modified to fit the conditions of the area and climate you live in.
Build healthy soil and grow better plants
Robert Pavlis, a gardener for over four decades, debunks common soil myths, explores the rhizosphere, and provides a personalized soil fertility improvement program in this three-part popular science guidebook.
Healthy soil means thriving plants. Yet untangling the soil food web and optimizing your soil health is beyond most gardeners, many of whom lack an in-depth knowledge of the soil ecosystem.
Soil Science for Gardeners is an accessible, science-based guide to understanding soil fertility and, in particular, the rhizosphere – the thin layer of liquid and soil surrounding plant roots, so vital to plant health.
Coverage includes:
Soil biology and chemistry and how plants and soil interact
Common soil health problems, including analyzing soil's fertility and plant nutrients
The creation of a personalized plan for improving your soil fertility, including setting priorities and goals in a cost-effective, realistic time frame.
Creating the optimal conditions for nature to do the heavy lifting of building soil fertility
Written for the home gardener, market gardener, and micro-farmer, Soil Science for Gardeners is packed with information to help you grow thriving plants.
Garden Myths Book 1, the first in the series of two books, examines over 120 horticultural urban legends.
Turning wisdom on its head, Robert Pavlis dives deep into traditional garden advice and debunks the myths and misconceptions that abound. He asks critical questions and uses science-based information to understand plants and their environment.
Armed with the truth, Robert then turns this knowledge into easy-to-follow advice:
Is autumn the best time to clean the garden?
Do bloom boosters work?
Will citronella plants reduce mosquitoes in the garden?
Do pine needles acidify soil?
Should tomatoes be suckered?
Should trees be staked at planting time?
Can burlap keep your trees warm in winter?
Will a pebble tray increase humidity for houseplants?
Garden Myths Book 2, the second in the series of two books, examines another 110 horticultural urban legends.
Turning wisdom on its head, Robert Pavlis dives deep into traditional garden advice and debunks the myths and misconceptions that abound. He asks critical questions and uses science-based information to understand plants and their environment.
Armed with the truth, Robert then turns this knowledge into easy-to-follow advice:
Do tomatoes ripen faster if you remove leaves?
Will extra phosphorus increase flowering?
Does salt and vinegar kill weeds?
Should you fertilize at planting time?
Does companion planting work?
Is drip irrigation better than sprinklers?
Are natives better for pollinators?
Should you replace soil in containers each year?
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