Composting / soil generation: Difference between revisions

This method takes several years. You could grow nitrogen-fixing plants, and leave weed roots in the soil. In other words, you could cut weeds instead of weeding by pulling them out of the dirt. The former leaves the soil intact, so all the lifeforms can continue to improve the soil. Also, the roots will decompose and contribute to soil generation. You could avoid mowing with lawnmowers or tractors as they might compress the soil, which would prevent the soil from absorbing water, contributing to runoff and erosion. (soil loss) You could avoid raking leaves and leave the leaves where they fall, and they will contribute to soil generation. Also, you could use some of the leaves to mulch plants that need your help. You could grow cover crops, too, and cut them when they start growing flowers. You should definitely grow a cover if nothing else if you have bare dirt because the rain will wash it away.