Organic Gardening

[1] Rich topsoil has the 16-17 nutrients [major-league nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium; and minor but nevertheless important nutrients such as cobalt and molybdenum] that plants need to grow. [2] And it's rich in organic matter. [3] Heavy in the organic matter contributions is carbon. [4] Playing the game by nature's rules, organic matter's built up from the ordinary death and decomposition of the soil food web. The soil food web's made up soil-inhabiting residents such as beetles, earthworms, microathropods, and nitrogen-fixing bacteria and nematodes. [5] The soil food web's important in rich topsoil, because bacteria and fungi combine soil particles into large groups ka aggregates by way of their glue and their threads, respectively. [6] The combination of nutrients and soil food web make soil a better place to grow and live in, by way of improved drainage and fertility at the bare minimum.

Moisture needs to be at 60-85%. Compostable material shouldn't be soggy or sopping wet. A 21"x15"x16" container could hold a week's worth of newspapers and 3-5 lbs of kitchen scraps. It wouldn't need more than a quart-sized watering container. The material needs to be moist, not soggy or sopping wet.

That it is considered a brown-colored, carbon-rich recyclable is a reason why compost rich in cellulose is likely to be poor in nitrogen. Dark-colored, fresh-smelling, nutrient-rich organic matter called compost or humus originates in and possesses carbon and nitrogen from respectively brown-colored, dead, decaying, dying and green-colored, living recyclables. The chemical formula for cellulose reveals contributions from carbon, hydrogen and oxygen: C6H10O5.

Yes, shredded office paper can be used along with newspaper in a worm composting bin. Both materials are good sources of carbon for the worms' bedding. Just make sure to balance the carbon-rich paper with nitrogen-rich food scraps to maintain a healthy environment for the worms.

DON'T KILL TENT WORMS!!! they do not hurt your garden or trees those are lies they are very good when it comes to pesky ants! when they run out of leaves they will eat the ants and they will no longer want a tent worm yard.

My simple answer is: If you want to kill them smash them or you could put a poison on them that will not hurt plants.

Nitrogen can be fixed in ecosystems through biological processes, like by nitrogen-fixing bacteria that convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants. It can also be fixed through human activities, such as the use of nitrogen fertilizers in agriculture.

Bum worms are usually treated with medications prescribed by a doctor, such as antiparasitic drugs. It is important to practice good hygiene, such as washing hands thoroughly and regularly, to prevent re-infection. Additionally, washing clothes and bedding in hot water can help eliminate any eggs or larvae that may be present.

That the bin has a lot of starchy or acidic kitchen scraps within its compostable materials and that the drainage may need adjusting are reasons why worm bins and compost piles end up with tiny white worms. The white worms [Enchytraeidae family] also are called 'pot worms' and 'enchytraeids'. Problem solving includes adding a sprinkling of lime to raise the pH more towards the general neutral range of 6.8-7.3, monitoring the type of food scraps being used, and correcting drainage for an overall consistency like that of a wrung out sponge.

To make a worm bed, you can use a bin with drainage holes, add bedding material like shredded paper or leaf litter, moisten the bedding, and introduce worms such as red wigglers. Make sure to feed the worms a balanced diet of kitchen scraps and avoid adding meat, dairy, or oily foods. Monitor the moisture levels and temperature, and give the worms time to settle in and start composting.

Organic soil holds more water than non-organic soil. An article written by Lara Bryant for the expert blog component of the Natural Resources Defense Council website Wednesday, May 27, 2015, provides the math for the relationship between organic matter and water holding capacity increases. It states that a one percent increase in organic matter yields an increase by 21,668 gallons (82,022.30 liters).

Bacteria such as Bacillus, Pseudomonas, and Clostridium are known to help break down rich organic compounds. These bacteria possess enzymes that can degrade complex organic molecules into simpler forms, which can then be utilized by other organisms in the ecosystem.

Organic organisms affect erosion by influencing soil formation processes and soil properties. They assist in the formation of humus by decomposing leaves and twigs. The decomposition into organic matter influences macro- and micro-nutrient amounts, such as of calcium, magnesium and potassium, and pH levels, such as greater acidity with broken-down spruce tree parts and lesser with decomposed oak tree roots and shoots.

Alternating layers of properly aerated and moistened carbon- and nitrogen-rich recyclables is the need that microbes have to build compost heaps. Dark-colored, fresh-smelling, nutrient-rich organic matter called compost or humus results from the consumption and excretion of dead, decaying, dying or living animal and plant matter by macro- and micro-organisms. The alternating brown- and green-colored layers will have to be turned at least once a week and supplementally watered to the consistency of a wrung-out sponge to prevent mildew, mold or wildfire and to support the temperature levels that befit proper composting.

Alternating layers of carbon- and nitrogen-rich materials, checking heat and moisture levels, and turning layers daily or weekly are the steps in making compost. The materials previously must be divided into smaller sizes since composting proceeds fastest with less extensive and unwieldy surfaces and with frequent ventilating of the container's or heap's contents.

Aeration, moisture infiltration and percolation, and nutrient availability and retention are reasons why soils need organic matter. Dark-colored, fresh-smelling, nutrient-rich organic matter comes from the natural breakdown of carbon- and nitrogen-rich dead, decomposing, dying animal and plant matter in soils. Organic matter facilitates the formation of air and water pore spaces, the defenses against over-draining and water-logging, and the dispersion of macro- and micro-nutrients for soil food web members such as plant roots.

Pyracantha berries are not poisonous. They are very bitter tasting but are edible when cooked. Pyracantha plants produce white flowers in late spring to early summer and red, orange or yellow berries in fall and winter.

Inorganic needs for plant growth include minerals such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that are essential for plant metabolism. Organic needs for plant growth include carbon-containing compounds like sugars, amino acids, and organic acids that are important for energy production and growth regulation in plants. Both inorganic and organic nutrients are necessary for healthy plant growth and development.

helps improve soil structure, retain moisture, and provide essential nutrients for plants to grow. Compost also promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms that contribute to soil health and fertility. Overall, incorporating compost into soil can enhance its overall health and productivity.

Oxygen is the gas that is needed for a compost heap. A compost heap serves as an example of aerobic breakdown through the interactions of air, heat, light, and moisture with carbon- and nitrogen-rich organic materials being broken down by beneficial bacteria and fungi. Without air, the breakdown will become the anaerobic decomposition which occurs in landfills and which releases greenhouse gases.

Yes, proteins are organic molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur. They are essential for numerous biological functions in living organisms.