Speaker: Dr Fredric Miller
Date: October 6th & 7th, 2023 (5 hours per day)
Time: 8:00am – 1:30pm (both days)
Location: Cantigny – Education Center – 1S151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL
Class Limit: 15
Please bring a bag lunch!
Course Description
The Soil & Nutrient Management module will provide an in-depth study of Urban Trees. Soil quality is a primary concern for arborists since it directly impacts tree and shrub establishment, growth, health and life span. We will discuss the importance of high-quality soils along with proper soil management techniques. We will also discuss the “ideal soil” and its importance in root growth and stability, water and nutrient availability along with drainage and aeration.
Urban soils are consistently abused by human activities; some of the more common being compaction, improper irrigation methods, chemical and salt application.
Proper soil assessment will help us identify soil conditions and limitations and steps necessary to modify these limitations to plant growth. A few soil modification steps discussed will include organic and inorganic amendments, adjusting pH, mulching and fertilization. A 20-question multiple choice quiz will be given at end of class.
