Soil structure is an important consideration when interpreting soil analysis. A healthy soil is often represented as being 45% mineral component (sand, silt and clay), 5% organic matter, 25% water and ...

33 He told them still another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds [2]of flour until it worked all through the dough." ...

31 Here is another illustration Jesus used: "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. 32 It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of garden plants; it grows ...

It is usually described by the size, shape, and stability of units (called aggregates, crumbs, blocks or peds) in which the particles (sand, silt, clay, and organic matter) of the soil are held ...

Soil structure is determined by how soil particles (sand, silt, clay and organic matter) and the spaces between form structural units. Crop and grass growth relies on good soil aeration, drainage and ...

Healthy soil is a dynamic living ecosystem: a complex combination of minerals and organic matter containing air, water, and life. Worms are not alone in the ground, just a gram of dirt can contain ...

These soils are the gardener’s best friend, being a ‘perfect’ balance of all soil particle types. But even though they are very good soils, it is important to regularly add organic matter, especially ...

All across our countryside soils are being eroded from the landscape and carried out to sea. This is having an impact on wildlife on land, in watercourses, and around our shores. Healthy soils are ...

Soil-acidifying materials can be applied at any time of the year, but products containing sulphur take longer to work when the soil is cold so are normally best applied from spring to autumn. Before ...