Maintaining plant growth in an urban environment is critical to the reduction of erosion of soil particles and landscape aesthetics. Maintaining plant growth starts with the correct selections of plant materials for the soils in the area because some plants do best in acid soils, some do best in near neutral soils, and some do best in alkaline soils. The next part is maintaining sufficient nutrients and water for the plants to grow. Soil testing is the only way to determine the pH and chemistry of the soil to help select the appropriate plants and sources and amounts of nutrients. Water quality and quantity of application is also important to assure the amount of plant growth desired and reduce the potential for runoff and erosion of nutrients and soil. Room 164
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