1. Amanda Vanhoozier

2. Soil is Alive – organism, microbes, bacteria, fungi
Organic matter present
Tilth – Loose and good drainage
Forest Floor smell

3. Sustainable- Continues to get better/not depleted
Grows healthy plants – less disease, less pests
Plants can endure weather changes.

4. Full of microbes – Soil Food Web

5. Tilth

7. Adds food for living organisms needed for healthy soil
Adds a diversity of living organisms
In turn, makes nutrients available to the plants
naturally.
NO USE of CHEMICALS- pollution in storm water run-
off
Increase moisture holding spaces in soil- clay swell/seal
Reduces evaporation
Impoves soil structure
Helps maintain moderate soil temperature

8. Benefits of Mulch
Protects Soil
Holds more moisture- less evaporation
Keeps soil temperatures even
Reduces weed germination
Feeds the soil

9. Lawn- ¼ to 1/2 inch on top
Vegetable Garden – ½ inch on top

10. Raised- 2x8 boards (cedar lasts longer), galv. Metal,
concrete blocks
Lay down layers of cardboard, Fill with compost.

11. Layer of compost – ½ inch
Gently break up with garden fork
Add soil amendments such as organic
fertilizers/drench

12. Soil and Plant Lab – www.texasplantandsoillab.com
www.soilfoodweb.org Soil Food Web
 Soil Biology Primer
Coppell Community Garden
www.coppellcommunitygarden.org

13. info@coppellcommunitygarden.org
www.coppellcommunitygarden.org