Translations:Benutzer:Arian/Klett-Mini-Test/1131/en

The green manure is mulched in and takes on the character of a surface composting. This involves ground covers of organic materials — from young greens to wood chips — between the plantings in horticulture. A mixture of various materials is also appropriate here. Pure straw or leaf material should be avoided: the one is too loose and bulky, the other lies too densely, and both decompose only slowly. The ground cover protects against evaporation, silting, crust formation, erosion, and weed growth; draws the microbial-worm life up into the soil layer and creates for it a steadily flowing source of nourishment; keeps the soil respiration going and enlivens the soil tilth.