Major Areas :: Dryland Agriculture :: Mulching Methods
Vertical mulching
Vertical mulching is one of the most effective ways to treat stressed trees and shrubs. The aeration and soil treatment create an environment that mimics nature and allows for greater nutrient uptake, increased root growth and the potential regeneration of a damaged root system. We like to follow up our Vertical mulching jobs with compost tea and humate applications to further help the root system repair and provide for itself.
Some of the reasons to Vertical Mulch are as follows
To alleviate soil compaction and allow air to flow more easily to the roots
To add organic rich compost to poor soil.
To expand the root system by the addition of Mychorizae.
To allow faster percolation of water in wet areas by changing soil structure and aerating.
Some of the benefits are :
Reduced compaction
Increased drainage
Increased oxygen to the root system
Introduction of organic mater to existing soil
Increased soil organisms Increased water retention
Dust mulch
Purported to improve water conservation, dust mulches are created by intensively hoeing the soil surface, creating a finely-textured layer of soil. According to proponents, dust mulching breaks the soil capillarity, reducing the evaporative loss of soil moisture.
Live Vegetative Barriers
Subabul and Glyricidia when used as live vegetative barriers on contour key lines not only serve as effective mulch when cut and spread on ground surface but also supply nitrogen to the extent of 25 to 30 kg per ha, besides improving soil moisture status.
