How biological preparations like Trichoderma fight soil pathogensLeaving garden beds empty after the first harvest in August is a common mistake that leads to soil degradation. If organic matter is added or cover crops are sown now, decomposition processes can complete before the first frosts. Using Cover Crops to Restore Soil StructureSowing cover crops—often called "green manure"—is a chemical-free method to improve soil. Vladimir Trofimov, an expert in organic farming, warns against leaving any bed bare after harvest: "Open soil is dead soil." If cover crops cannot be planted, he recommends covering the area with a layer of compost or dense mulch to protect the biological life within.