Humus and soil fertility

Kevin T. Smith

Treesearch

Humus and soil fertility

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Kevin T. Smith

Year:

2010

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Tree Care Industry. 21(9): 28-31.

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Abstract

Humus is a Latin word, meaning on or in the ground, but what is humus in the context of tree and landscape care? Is humus the same as soil organic matter? With the increased emphasis on biologically-based products for sustainable landscapes and tree care, the sources and quality of humus products have greatly increased in recent years.

Citation

Smith, Kevin T. 2010. Humus and soil fertility. Tree Care Industry. 21(9): 28-31.