Soil Beneficials

A female gardener applying compost tea to her garden, depicting her in action with a watering can, against a backdrop that evokes the feel of an old gardening book illustration.
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Soil Protozoa In Sustainable Gardening

The garden has many facets that interact to create a healthy, flourishing harvest. The tiny soil protozoa are among the most important yet often ignored among these facets. These microscopic creatures are the unsung heroes under our feet, contributing vitally to maintaining a robust and sustainable garden environment. Knowledge of ...

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Soil Nematodes In Gardening?

My understanding of sustainable gardening has changed due to learning about the fascinating world of soil nematodes. Visible to the unaided eye, these microscopic, worm-like critters are essential to crop health and soil fertility. Nematodes play a crucial role in the breakdown of organic matter, the release of nutrients for ...

The vintage-style image conveying the benefits of Mycorrhizal inoculant, in a 1930s or 1940s gardening magazine.
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The Roles Of Soil Fungi In Sustainable Gardening

There are fascinating aspects to gardening that are hidden from view. One such underappreciated powerhouse is soil fungi. Because these organisms provide vital functions like nutrient cycling, promoting plant development, and preventing disease, they are fundamental to sustainable gardening. Consider them your garden’s invisible pals, their minuscule networks snaking through ...

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Roles Of Soil Bacteria In Soil Health

Soil health is a crucial component of our ecosystem. It’s more than just dirt; it’s a living, breathing foundation that supports all terrestrial life. This vibrant substrate provides essential services: it supports plant growth, regulates water, mitigates drought and floods, and serves as a carbon sink. But what breathes life ...