http://www.dirtdoctor.com/view_org_research.php?id=69 This research discusses the use of woodchips to renew soil quality. It discusses the use of hardwood mulch as a long life humus substance where compost and manure are considered short life humus substances. Hardwood mulch replenishes vital fungal aspects and other nutrients to the soil. This article explains how a forest ecosystem works and what parts of the tree to use. It also speaks about the addition of leaf litter which is a common practice here in northern Michigan. It addresses the issue of long term soil improvement where the other selected sources concentrate only the short term improvement. It is also all natural so there is no addition of modern day chemicals to the soil. Sometimes the best technology is old technology
This research discusses the use of woodchips to renew soil quality. It discusses the use of hardwood mulch as a long life humus substance where compost and manure are considered short life humus substances. Hardwood mulch replenishes vital fungal aspects and other nutrients to the soil. This article explains how a forest ecosystem works and what parts of the tree to use. It also speaks about the addition of leaf litter which is a common practice here in northern Michigan. It addresses the issue of long term soil improvement where the other selected sources concentrate only the short term improvement. It is also all natural so there is no addition of modern day chemicals to the soil. Sometimes the best technology is old technology