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How to Garden with Hugelkultur

Hugelkultur   

The term Hugelkultur translates to mound culture in German.  Humans have been using this method of soil building for centuries in Europe.  The natural design of creating a mound where logs are placed at the base followed by branches, sticks, twigs, leaf debris and compost on top to allow water retention, aeration, and decay to happen creating rich soil.  The logs on the bottom act as sponges that attract roots to grow deep and strengthen the plant.  The various sizes of wood and leaf litter allow space for worms and insects to move freely doing their thing. Every year, the pile decomposes and sinks. I then add composted manure, no tilling is required and the result is a rich, nutrient dense soil that requires no further fertilizers.  

I have used this layering method in raised beds, large swaths of what was once lawns and even pots. How does this relate to my first question of wild equines vs their domestic counterparts? The better the soil, the healthier the plants, and the more variety of plants I can grow for the animals.