Soil pollution or land contamination is a problem with serious consequences. We tell you the causes, their effects and how we can reduce it.
Dirt might not seem as important as some of our other natural resources, but understanding the finer points of soil conservation is just as important to the environment as recycling and reducing carbon emissions.
Compostis one of nature’s best mulches and easy way to add nutrients to your soil. Wouldn’t you like to have that beautiful garden or grow your own organic food? Since compostimproves soil structure, texture and increases the soil’s water holding capacity, why buy and waste money on an...
When it comes to growing cannabis in soil, unless you’re using a brand that is known for making soil that is specifically cannabis-friendly, there are a few things that you need to consider before starting a grow. What should you look for in good cannabis soil? Most weed growers agree ...
Studies further showthat compost can aid in carbon sequestration. When applied to soil, compost potentially functions as a "carbon sink," trapping and containing the element in the dirt. And if the carbon is in the ground, it isn't in our atmosphere, where it can wreak havoc on the plane...
3: Compost. Which is black soil? Black soils aremineral soils which have a black surface horizon, enriched with organic carbon that is at least 25 cm deep. Two categories of black soils (1st and 2nd categories) are recognized. ... CEC in the black surface horizons ≥25 cmol/kg; and....
Clay soil is any type of soil that contains a high percentage of clay particles. When discussing dirt, the term “clay” is basically a catch-all for a family of minerals that are heavy, sticky, and dense. Clay soil can look different in different places, but it usually acts the same ...
3. Compost FAQ about acidic soil Infographic by Juan Rodriguez What is acidic soil? Soil acidity is a type of degradation that leads to nutrient deficiencies and toxicity development, all of which prevent healthy plant growth. The acidity of any substance is measured in pH units on a scale of...
To start with, we need to frame the discussion. In the UK and probably in other parts of the world, the word compost is used to describe potting soil. This is not what we are talking about here. When I use the word compost, it refers to the resulting product of the composting proces...
A fine-textured or clayey soil is one dominated by tiny clay particles. Due to the strong physical properties of clay, a soil with only 20% clay particles