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Scott Foresman Science Grade 3Español Changing Leaves to SoilUse with pages C40-45
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Returning nutrients to soil is especially important in gardens. In nature, dead plants or lost leaves that stay on the soil slowly replace the humus. Often in a garden, the fruits, leaves, and even whole plants are removed so little is left to replace the humus.

To learn more about how to replace the nutrients in soil:

1. Visit these Web sites.
    Why Compost?
    How to Compost

2. Then return to this page and click the Go on arrow.

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