It is what keeps the soil structure healthy and aids in the fertility of soils. This component can be used in improving sand, silt, clay and even loamy soils, it can transform a soil that is sterile into a soil full of nutrients that your plants can benefit from. Having a garden soil with a healthy structure is not that difficult. With a little planning you can have a soil that will have your plants thriving. Humus, organic matter, has many benefits in your garden. It is the life support system to the soil in your organic garden. This organic matter is what holds moisture, is the drainage system of the soil, allows for air space and creates a place for living organisms that convert the natural soil nutrients to a form that your plants can use, it builds soil fertility. Humus is a product that is produced by nature constantly in the wild, in our forests, fields and meadows from plant debris, and other organic matter that decomposes. This organic matter is decomposed by bacteria and fungi, along with other members of the large community of organisms that live in the soil naturally. This raw organic matter, once decomposed, is turned into a sponge like, dark nutrient rich product known as humus. Once this product is produced in the wild, it layers the top few inches of the soil and it is penetrated into the soil naturally by many different organisms, macroorganisms and microorganisms, like the earthworm. You can have these same benefits that nature has by including a plan to maintain your gardens soil with the application of humus. It is the food that is needed to feed the natural life that lives in your gardens soil working for you to improve the soil structure and build a healthy soil that will feed your plants the nutrients they need to thrive. A environment friendly and healthy way of gardening. Organic Gardening is away of gardening in harmony with nature. Growing a healthy and productive crop in a way that is healthier for both you and the environment.
