About the author

The Horticulture Directory Materials Guide has been written by Dr Ian Richards and Dr Arnie Rainbow who are leading consultants in this area.

Ian has a broad working knowledge of Fertilisers having worked in the industry for 30 years in key managerial and technical positions with leading manufacturers.  Ian has written more than twenty-five origial scientific publications, is the co-author of 'Agriculture and Fertilisers' and provides the technical information service for the UK Fertiliser Advisers Certification and Training Schemes (FACTS).

Arnie Rainbow gained a BSc and PhD at University College London.  He then spent 20 years developing a wide range of fertilizers and growing media for Fisons Horticulture (now Scotts UK).  In 1993, Dr Rainbow and chemist Mr Neil Wilson formed Rainbow Wilson Associates; a consultancy specialising in the development of organic fertilisers and peat-free growing media.  Dr Rainbow is also a leading expert on use of controlled release fertilizers and has been instrumental in the introduction of a number of improvement performance.  

Further information on the book

Contents

• Definition of terms
• Nutrient release from fertilizers
• Declarations
• Fertiliser materials
• Liming materials
• Basis of fertiliser recommendations
• Main Source of Nutrients
• Substrates

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