| |
 |
Without ‘life’
in the soil it can do little more than prevent growing plants from
falling over! It is ‘life’ in
the earth that provides its fertility. Life
in soil is comprised of earthworms, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, beetles,
centipedes, slugs, snails and ants to name a few (source Wikipedia).
Life in a healthy soil works to break down
decomposing organic matter on the surface, creating humus and that
adds to the soil’s volume and texture, thereby improving its
structure and its fertility. This process releases locked up nutrients
to better grow plants that contain a balanced mix of nutrients, minerals
and trace elements. The end result is the provision of healthier nutrition
to the animals or humans that consume the plants as food. Read
more...
 |
 |
