How biological preparations like Trichoderma fight soil pathogens

Leaving garden beds empty after the first harvest in August is a common mistake that leads to soil degradation. During the growing season, the earth loses its structure and depletes its nutrient reserves; failing to act before autumn prevents the soil from recovering its fertility in time for the next cycle. Why Late-Summer Recovery Outperforms Autumn Efforts Addressing soil health in August allows gardeners to leverage remaining summer warmth, which maintains high levels of activity among earthworms and beneficial bacteria. If organic matter is added or cover crops are sown now, decomposition processes can complete before the first frosts. Igor Lytkin, soil scientist: "In August, the microbiological activity of the soil is at its peak. If a bed is left empty and dry, the beneficial microflora will begin to die, and pathogens will quickly take their place."