Results for: Humus
In Gardening

What is humus?

Humus is decayed organic matter in the topsoil of mature soils. Humus helps the soil to hold water better, by providing nutrients, and by keeping the soil from getting packed … (MORE)
In Gardening

What is the definition of humus?

I don't know which definition your looking so I will give you both: (1) a dark-brown organic component of soil that is derived from decomposed plant and animal remains and ani… (MORE)
In Earth Sciences

What is a humus?

  A dark colored stable form of organic matter that reamains after most of plant or animals residues have decomposed.
In Agriculture

Why is humus important?

That it's a source of nutrients and that it improves soil structure are two reasons why humus is important. Humus is dark brown, fresh smelling, nutrient rich organic matter.… (MORE)
In Fish

Is 'humu-humu-nuku-nuku-apu-a--a' a Hawaiian fish?

It is the Trigger fish also known as the Humu Humu Nuku Nuku Apu'a a - the state fish of Hawaii. when translated it is some thing like 'the tiger fish with the nose like a pi… (MORE)
In Gardening

How do you pronounce 'humus'?

The word "humus" is pronounced, in English, as follows: HYOU-mus. Specifically, it is a case of pronouncing a two-syllable word. The initial letter "h" is sounded and glided i… (MORE)
In Earth Sciences

How humus is formed?

Humus is formed when organic material (such as leaves , dead animals etc) is disgraded by a combination of fungi,bacteria,microbes and other animals((earthworms for example) t… (MORE)
In Earth Sciences

What does humus do?

Humus is decayed organic matter in the top soil of mature soils. Humus helps the soil to hold water better, by providing nutrients, and by keeping the soil from getting packed… (MORE)