Teaming with microbes: a gardener's guide to the soil food web

The basic science. What is the soil food web and why should gardeners care?

Classic soil science

Bacteria

Fungi

Algae and slime molds

Protozoa

Nematodes

Arthropods

Earthworms

Gastropods

Reptiles, mammals, and birds

Applying soil food web science to yard and garden care. How the soil food web applies to gardening

What do your soil food webs look like?

Tools for restoration and maintenance

Compost

Mulch

Compost teas

The lawn

Maintaining trees, shrubs, and perennials

Growing annuals and vegetables

A simple soil food web garden calendar

No one ever fertilized an old growth forest

Appendix. The soil food web gardening rules.