Flächenrotte, or surface decomposition, is a German-inspired method that gardeners and allotment growers are now adopting to improve soil health. By chopping green material, adding beneficial microbes like EM, and lightly mixing it into the topsoil, this process quickly turns fresh plant matter into humus without bad smells or pest problems. In just a few weeks, it creates crumbly, fertile soil that supports stronger, healthier plants.