This is almost certain to come up - the RHS is clearly very keen for everyone to make compost. You will need to describe how you start to build compost heap by choosing a site where your heap can rest directly on the soil so that soil organisms can get in to the material. You… Continue reading R2102 compost
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R2102 – organic matter added to soil
Organic matter is anything that was living, either a plant or an insect or animal. Dead organic matter is decomposing material which is a source of food for living organisms and which provides nutrients. Organic matter in the soil makes it a darker colour, improves water retention, soil structure and workability. [The term humus describes… Continue reading R2102 – organic matter added to soil
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