Introduction to organic growing

 

 

The four best methods to build and maintain a healthy soil are:

1. Adding compost to add nutrients and create a good structure for plant roots to penetrate.
2. Minimise digging to avoid disturbing the complex soil life.
3. Plan your planting to make best use of the available soil nutrients and minimise pests and diseases.
4. Grow beneficial plants like green manures, which hold nutrients in the soil and help suppress weeds.

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