4 advantages of using organic matter for mulching
i) conserves soil moisture
ii) Reduces growth of weeds
iii) Regulates soil Temperature
iv) controls soil erosion
v) Adds nutrients when it decomposes /Buffers soil PH
vi) Improves soil structure when it decomposes
vii) Increases water holding capacity after decomposition
viii) Increases microbial activity
ix) Improves water infiltration into the soil
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