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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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

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

To alleviate pests, plant mustards, and if your soil could use more humus, plant cowpeas. Your local nursery will have bulk cover crop seed and can help you figure out what would be best for your ...

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

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Fall is a great time to apply soil amendments to the garden, the lawn and our ...

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

Viewed this way, deciduous trees and shrubs are paragons of good planning and preparedness, their parsimonious squirrelling ...