How to make soil more fertile: environmentally friendly soil improvement methods

27.05.2024 11:00

The fertility of the soil determines how good your harvest will be.

There are different methods to improve the quality of soil in the garden.

How to improve soil fertility in the garden

Worms are one of the most famous ways to enrich the soil in the garden.

Adding organic matter will also help you. This is another time-tested way to improve soil performance and fertility.

Soil fertility can also be improved by applying fertilizers, both organic and mineral.

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Organic fertilizers are safe for the environment. However, they do not dissolve in water and their minerals are released slowly.

In order for them to acquire a form digestible by plants, the participation of microorganisms is necessary.

Experienced gardeners believe that one of the secrets to a good harvest is that the soil needs to rest.

Therefore, clear the soil from planting from time to time. This will help you increase fertility for normal plant development.

Green manure enriches the soil. To do this, after harvesting, you need to sow the ridges with green manure plants.

For example, rapeseed or mustard. These plants are also effective in improving the soil quality in your garden.

Previously, we talked about the secrets of growing jasmine.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource