The decayed organic matter that is crucial for plant growth Humus is what remains after organic litter from plants and ...

NO problems of soil science have proved more difficult than those concerning the nature and functions of soil humus. The early work of Sprengel and Berzelius yielded a long list of humic and other ...

Humus is highly recalcitrant, and this resistance to decomposition leads to a long residence time in soil. Plant debris is less recalcitrant, resulting in a much shorter residence time in soil.

Regenerative agriculture refers to practices that contribute to the enrichment of humus in the soil. This stores carbon, ...

A very important part of the success of this project is an understanding of the soil food web, in other words, how organisms ...

For clay, it can be a game-changer. Organic matter is basically anything that decomposes and adds humus to your soil. Compost, animal manures, peat, lawn clippings, straw, wood chips, cardboard, leaf ...

“All but the stones break down into lovely humus. I'm always stunned at how quick the break-down is. The earth is like a ...

producing an acid humus. The acidic conditions are not liked by soil organisms which would normally merge the boundaries of the horizons.

Gardeners hoping to protect their roses for next year have been given a simple tip to ensure their blooms are protected ...

Soil with not much compost or humus in it will blow away in the wind very easily. Putting compost in your soil feeds the soil and makes it strong and healthy.

The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, Oct. 15 shows a continued deterioration in drought conditions for the state. Barton ...

Roses are fairly easy to care for but there are certain things gardeners should be doing to prepare them for the cold, frosty ...