Land preparation typically involves ploughing, harrowing, and leveling the field to make
it suitable for crop establishment, land preparation releases nutrients to the soil,
destroying /reducing weeds and ants nest, it also improves the soil and plant contact
and reduces the incidence of pests and diseases infestation.plowing is the forceful
overturning and mashing of the soil to reveal the soil underneath the topsoil.
COMPOST
MULCH
DEFINITIO
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Compost is the biologically active material
that results from decomposition of organic
matter under controlled circumstances.
Mulch is any material, organic or inorganic,
that is spread over garden soil to cover it.
BENEFITS
The main benefit of adding compost to soil is
improvement of soil structure. Compost is
considered a soil conditioner, rather than a
fertilizer, but more importantly, it can retain
and make existing nutrients more readily
available to plants.
Mulch can suppress weeds, moderate soil
temperatures to help keep plant roots cool and
moist; conserve water; maintain a porous
surface and help prevent soil erosion. An
organic mulch can improve soil structure as it
decomposes over time.
USES
Compost can be mixed in with garden soil to
amend soil prior to planting and also to
amend potting soils. Compost can be spread
Mulch is spread on top of the soil.
on top of the soil and used as a mulch or top
dressing in planted areas.
TYPES
Compost can be prepared at home in a bin
composter or can be purchased in bulk or by
the bag.
A specialized form of compost results from
worm composting (vermicomposting).
Inorganic mulches : stones, gravel, landscape
fabric, plastic,
