Gardening's Most Valuable Advice
Gardening’s Most Valuable Advice Many gardeners may not realize that certain practices can harm the environment. Activities such as excessive soil tilling and overuse of fertilizers can release large amounts of carbon dioxide, pollute water sources, and disrupt beneficial soil fungi. By adopting eco-friendly practices, you can maintain a productive garden while protecting the environment. Global Warming and Soil Tilling Did you know that soil emits 10 times more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than all human activities combined? This release comes from microbes, fungi, worms, and other organisms as they breathe, digest food, and decompose. While plants have historically offset this carbon dioxide through absorption, modern large-scale tillage disrupts this balance, contributing to global warming. ...