Winter soils and the living soil food web
This piece explains how soil moisture freezes rather than soil itself in cold winters, the frost layer depth, and the insulating effect of organic mulch. It highlights the winter soil food web from bacteria to earthworms, their role in nutrient cycling, and benefits to plants, water, and air. Heather Richardson’s photo is credited.
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