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These humus particles also contribute to soil fertility. Adding humus to sandy soils makes the soil more fertile because it allows the soil to hold on to water and nutrients.
Adding humus to clay soils spreads out the clay particles (which tend to clump tightly together) so water and nutrients can more easily pass through.
The right stuff
According to Bell, the best way to add humus to soil is to add compost from a compost bin. Composting is an efficient way to recycle yard wastes into a perfect slow-release fertilizer.
An efficient composter is the Mantis ComposTwin. Because it’s actually two composters in one, it makes composting faster, easier and continuous.
The unique two-chamber design allows compost to “cook” in one chamber while leaving room to fill the second chamber with organic scraps. Turning the handle to spin the drum each day results in dark, rich compost within weeks, to help enrich garden
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