The soil beneath our feet may look dull, but it is essential to all life on the planet. You might be amazed at what soil is ...

Leaves can transform poor soil as they decompose into humus. Humus increases the soil's CEC allowing it to retain fertilizer ...

and predictions of soil organic matter production and litter decomposition. More information: Yunyu Zhang et al, Exchangeable manganese regulates carbon storage in the humus layer of the boreal forest ...

Podzols are easily recognisable by their distinct layers or horizons ... producing an acid humus. The acidic conditions are not liked by soil organisms which would normally merge the boundaries ...

The columnist notes some reasons for composting being so beneficial. All you need to start is to pile materials from leaves, ...

Soil organisms, like earthworms ... The original vegetation was deciduous forest, resulting in a layer of decaying leaves giving a rich humus. The deep roots of these trees reached down to ...