Very true. I don't have to worry about that because I only have a suburban garden, but I am sure that if I had land that had to feed people and nature, I would like to think that there are balances where I could do both at the same time.
Disturbing the soil destroys soil structure and kills the soil ecology. Then the topsoil washes down to the river. No-till with cover crops is the best way to relieve compaction, build soil organic matter, feed all the soil microbes, retain water, store carbon, increase water infiltration and storage so when it rains it’s stored within your soil rather than running off.
Also should mention that a rain drop hitting bare soil causes more compaction than machinery. Always have a layer of armor over the soil. Bare soil will crust over and you won’t be getting any water into it when it does decide to rain.
That is exactly what we do as quickly and sensitively as we can and sometimes we have to get radical with with a quick cultivation and quick cover crop.
This criticism by commentators against people who care deeply about soil and the earth is disappointing. It creates a them vs. us mentality which is too prevalent in today's world.
This is a really interesting point of view, compared to what a lot of no diggers almost fanatically try to push!
Very true. I don't have to worry about that because I only have a suburban garden, but I am sure that if I had land that had to feed people and nature, I would like to think that there are balances where I could do both at the same time.
You can use a garden fork to gentle de-compact.
Disturbing the soil destroys soil structure and kills the soil ecology. Then the topsoil washes down to the river. No-till with cover crops is the best way to relieve compaction, build soil organic matter, feed all the soil microbes, retain water, store carbon, increase water infiltration and storage so when it rains it’s stored within your soil rather than running off.
Also should mention that a rain drop hitting bare soil causes more compaction than machinery. Always have a layer of armor over the soil. Bare soil will crust over and you won’t be getting any water into it when it does decide to rain.
That is exactly what we do as quickly and sensitively as we can and sometimes we have to get radical with with a quick cultivation and quick cover crop.
Indeed, especially if you have 5-10 years to do so.
Love y'all. God bless.
I can’t find this tractor implement anywhere! Is there another name for it??
I'm starting to believe this guy. He appears to not be a fanatic tree hugger, and instead is level-headed.
I´d not rip on contour but on keyline instead, even distribution and soaking of water instead of general swamping with it.
It will all depend on your tree line spacing.
This criticism by commentators against people who care deeply about soil and the earth is disappointing. It creates a them vs. us mentality which is too prevalent in today's world.