Sustaining Living Soil with Composting

Sustaining Living Soil with Composting Activity Source: Soil Science Society of America. Adapted with permission. Composting is the decomposition of organic waste materials in the presence of water, air, and microorganisms to produce organic fertilizer. Organic matter improves soil quality by feeding soil organisms, provides plants nutrients for growth, and enhances soil structure and water holding capacity., while reducing our dependence on synthetic fertilizers. A key part of a healthy compost pile is a balance of green and brown organic matter. [Read More]