Why Should We Add Organic Matter to Soil?

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Soil organic matter provides a source of nutrients and is a moisture-holding component. The matter will decrease soil compaction and increase drainage to prevent standing water.

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Jennifer Loucks has been writing since 1998. She previously worked as a technical writer for a software development company, creating software documentation, help documents and training curriculum. She now writes hobby-based articles on cooking, gardening, sewing and running. Loucks also trains for full marathons, half-marathons and shorter distance running. She holds a Bachelor of Science in animal science and business from University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

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