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Soil Prep & AmendmentsSoil Prep & Amendments
Healthy SoilHealthy Soil Healthy PlantsHealthy Plants Healthy Planet Healthy Planet
Supports plants
Holds nutrients,
water, air & helpful
organisms
Soil CompositionSoil Composition
Decomposed rock particles
Organic matter from decomposing plants & animals
Air
Water
Living organisms
Is it dirt or is it soil?
Soil Texture and TypeSoil Texture and Type
Sand
Silt
Clay
The larger the particles -
the faster water passes through it
Soil TestSoil Test
Rough & Gritty
SANDY
Sticky
CLAY
Slippery
SILT
Increasing Soil FertilityIncreasing Soil Fertility
Replenish nutrients
Nature’s WayNature’s Way
Compost Compost A Controlled ProcessA Controlled Process
BREAKDOWN SPEED
Carbon
Nitrogen
Aeration
Moisture
Volume
Supplies organic matter to soilSupplies organic matter to soilAttracts earthworms Attracts earthworms Stimulates beneficial soil Stimulates beneficial soil microorganismsmicroorganismsIncreases soil water holding capacityIncreases soil water holding capacityIncreases soil nutrient retentionIncreases soil nutrient retentionReduces organics in landfillsReduces organics in landfills
Why Compost
VermicompostingVermicomposting
A classroom exploration into life cycles
Building and Maintaining Building and Maintaining Healthy SoilHealthy Soil
Understand our soil
Keep it nutrient-rich
Cover with mulch
Maintain good aeration