Our backyard used to flood after every heavy rain, but that stopped when we converted our lawn to a garden.
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Highlights:
0:31 Why our backyard no longer floods
1:01 What other yards in the neighborhood look like now
1:42 How much water does organic matter hold?
2:35 Benefits of organic matter in our garden (related to water)
Music by Patrick
“Compost increases the water holding capacity of droughty soils” :
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/compost_increases_the_water_holding_capacity_of_droughty_soils
I’m passionate about an approach to organic gardening that is frugal, easy, sustainable, and works with nature to achieve amazing results. My videos will help you grow more healthy organic fruits and vegetables, while working less and saving money. I don’t push gardening products. I don’t hype bogus “garden secrets”. I provide evidence based strategies to help you grow a lot of food on a little land without spending much or working harder than you have to!
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