(Wines&Vines) - Advocates of the natural soil amendment biochar say vineyard trimmings and pulled vines make an excellent source for the material.

And if growers use a particular method when burning piles of dead vineyard material, they can also limit the amount of air pollution from the fire while making the charcoal credited with providing a host of beneficial effects on soil including water conservation, enhancing soil nutrients and providing stable organic material for healthy plants.