Improving soil structure
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Improving soil structure
Digging in well-rotted horse manure to improve soil structure, provide the materials for bacterial activity, increase its moisture-holding capacity, and supply some of the nutrients required. Reducing the need for watering has conservation benefits. Bulky organic materials such as well-rotted horse and farmyard manure help to maintain fertility in the vegetable garden. Ideally, they should be thoroughly mixed with the soil over the full depth of rooting at about 5.4kg. per square metre per year (depending on soil condition), and not buried at the bottom of a trench, where they would be less effective
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This print captures the process of improving soil structure by incorporating well-rotted horse manure into the ground. The image showcases a dedicated gardener diligently digging in this organic material, which serves multiple purposes for enhancing soil health. By introducing horse manure into the soil, several benefits are achieved. Firstly, it provides essential materials for bacterial activity, promoting a thriving ecosystem underground. Secondly, it increases the moisture-holding capacity of the soil, reducing the need for frequent watering and conserving water resources. Additionally, this practice supplies vital nutrients required by plants to flourish. The photograph emphasizes that bulky organic materials like well-rotted horse and farmyard manure play a crucial role in maintaining fertility within vegetable gardens. To maximize their effectiveness, they should be thoroughly mixed with the soil throughout its entire rooting depth at an approximate rate of 5.4kg per square meter per year (depending on existing soil conditions). It is important not to bury these valuable resources at the bottom of trenches as they would be less effective there. Overall, this image beautifully illustrates how sustainable gardening practices can improve both plant growth and environmental conservation efforts.
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