Clearing Out The Shed? Here’s What You Can Do With The Waste
There’s a lot of cleaning work to do whenever you’re undertaking a renovation job, whether […]
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Plant Residues
Plant residues refer to the organic matter left behind after harvest, such as leaves, stalks, and roots. These residues can play an important role in soil health, as they provide nutrients for soil organisms and promote soil structure and water retention. They can also help to reduce soil erosion and increase carbon sequestration in soil. In agriculture, plant residues can be managed through techniques such as conservation tillage, cover cropping, and composting. Overall, the management of plant residues is an important aspect of sustainable agriculture that can improve soil health and support long-term food security.
Conservation Tillage vs. Traditional Tillage: When Conservatism is Progressive
Back in the day, I spent an entire season working on a relatively large farm
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Organic Mulch vs. Inorganic Mulch: Living and Inanimate Aids Indispensable in the Garden
In my garden, my go-to mulch is dry straw. Once plants are transplanted and established
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Conservation Tillage: Sustainable Soil Management
When I first heard about no/low till systems of agriculture, the concept didn’t quite click.
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How to Get Rid of Mulch Fungus – Keep Your Mulch Top-Notch
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How to Speed Up Composting: Quick Tips for the Impatient Gardener
There’s nothing more impatient than a gardener. Whilst how to get seeds to sprout faster
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Crafting Homemade Phosphorus Fertilizer: DIY Methods
What is heartbreak to you? For many gardeners, it’s seeing their plants suffer from phosphorus
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How to Tell if a Pine Tree is Dying: 7 Warning Signs
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What is the Difference Between Mulch, Compost, and Bark?
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