Mulch, one of the keys to storing water

Harnessing Mulch: Essential Practices for Permaculture Gardening in Arid Climates
Mulch plays a pivotal role in permaculture gardening, especially in arid climates where water conservation is paramount. Acting as a protective layer, mulch helps retain soil moisture by minimizing evaporation, fostering a more resilient ecosystem. Its insulating properties regulate soil temperature, shielding plant roots from extreme heat and cold. Additionally, mulch enriches soil structure, promoting microbial activity and nutrient retention, thus enhancing overall plant health and productivity. Embracing mulching practices in permaculture gardening not only conserves water but also nurtures sustainable, thriving ecosystems resilient to dry conditions. #Permaculture #Mulch #WaterConservation #SustainableGardening #AridClimates
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[@stephenmoss9842]

Just found your channel, watching from central Portugal .

[@backtolatierraMijas]

Glad you enjoy it! What are you creating in Portugal?

[@karla2helpyou]

please make a video of your compost process

[@backtolatierraMijas]

Hi Karla, indeed, it’s on our list of planned videos :)

[@joakkin93]

Thank you very much for this amazing video, let's regenerate our lands!

[@backtolatierraMijas]

Thank you Joakkin for taking the time for these kind words. Are you doing something similar?

[@joakkin93]

@@backtolatierraMijas I'm starting an orchard and I'm trying to restore soil fertility by applying the permaculture principles :)

[@erfan4244]

Hello sir beautiful garden you have right there! Why didn't I find this channel sooner?? So Every year around this time trucks with watermelon cargo from south come empty their straw near roads here , after shepherds get some for animal bedding there is still huge amount left, so they burn it! Waste of good shredded mulch! So i made a cart with an old bicycle tyre to haul them for compost and mulching as much as I can! Free mulch Yay!! But now I'm afraid of fire hazard of arsonists do you have any advice for fire prevention? many thanks

[@backtolatierraMijas]

Hi there, sounds like a resourceful solution! Are you worried about fire hazard when it's mulch on land or whilst you have it piled up? In which part of the world are you?

[@niekdehaan2214]

Amazing! Adding organic content 🙏

[@backtolatierraMijas]

Glad you enjoyed it Niek :)

[@jamesrichard5290]

If its only carbon its charcoal. its not biochar until biology is added.

[@backtolatierraMijas]

Very good point James, you’re right. Paul charged the charcoal with compost tea.

[@jamesrichard5290]

Compost tea rules!