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Soil & Compost Matter

Soil & Compost Matter. Science/Geology. What is soil?. Soil is composed mostly of mineral particles, air, water, and organic matter—plants need all of these to live. The quantities can vary and determine the type of soil you have. Types of Soil. Sandy – light and drains rapidly

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Soil & Compost Matter

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  1. Soil & Compost Matter Science/Geology

  2. What is soil? • Soil is composed mostly of mineral particles, air, water, and organic matter—plants need all of these to live. • The quantities can vary and determine the type of soil you have.

  3. Types of Soil • Sandy – light and drains rapidly • Clay – heavy, sticky, and becomes waterlogged • Medium loam – moisture retentive yet well drained

  4. Choosing plant according to your soil • Acid Soil – yellow-orange, pH value below 7 and soil is acidic • Neutral Soil – bright green, pH value of 7 and soil is neutral • Alkaline Soil – dark green, pH above 7 and soil is alkaline

  5. Improving your soil • Clear the site—no roots, weeds, large rocks, etc. • Improve soil texture and structure—through both adding organic & inorganic matter.

  6. Composting • ORGANIC MATTER –Well-rotted manure, leafmold (decomposed fallen leaves), composted shredded bark, plant fibers • Grass clippings, old flowers, coffee grounds, egg shells, craps for kitchen items (like cut-off peels, pieces of onion, apple cores, etc.) & other once living, but now dead things

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