Info on soil erosion

Answer 1

There are lots of things you can do. If it is a vegetable garden, I would recommend adding any of various types of manure in the spring or fall and tilling it under. Many farmers sell it, and lots of times you can find one of these places that give pony rides, and the owner will be glad to give it away because they have to get rid of it somehow. Also, pile all your leaves from your yard onto it in the fall and leave them on top through the winter. The leaves will help kill off weeds by covering them up, and will begin to rot and compost throughout the winter. When you till it under in the spring, they will go back into the soil and add nutrients. You should take note that things such as pine needles will raise the pH of the soil and this will hurt the growth of some plants, especially green beans. Speaking of pH, it is really a good idea to add some lime because it levels out the pH, which makes nutrients more available to plants. I guess it depends on whether or not you would still consider that organic, but it is just crushed limestone, so it seems natural to me. You can also till compost into it that you buy from a lawn and garden center by the truck load. If you are concerned about it being organic, then you should give them a call and ask if they use any additives in it. Any kind of green plant clippings that you compost and then add or just throw on the garden will add their nutrients back to the soil as they decompose. I usually throw those types of things back in the garden. For example, when you cut the tops off green onions, just chuck them back in the garden. You can do the same with kitchen waste as long as you avoid meat and greasy things that will attract animals. ... more Make sure you grow some legumes (beans, peas, etc.) every now and then. They enrich the soil with nitrogen and also have very deep roots, which help get a good soil structure. You can add earthworms, which naturally till the soil.