Many problems of poor plant growth can be found in the soil. UC ANR has recently turned the previously priced publication, Diagnosing Soil Physical Problems, into a free download.

Topics covered include:

• Investigating plant growth problems
• Restricted root systems
• Diagnosing soil physical conditions
• Soil characteristics
• Outline for making a diagnosis

More free UC ANR publications can be found here and here. If purchasing publications, please use the Ventura County Cooperative Extension promotion code PRVEN56 to receive 10% off your order.  A portion of your purchase will benefit our local programs.