Rotational lopping strategy in Home gardens compared to seasonal lopping in Fields, could develop more short term effects by the release of nutrients than long-term physical soil improvements. Green manure application during rainy seasons may lead to lack of synchrony between release of nutrients and demand by maize with varied rates of decomposition with availability of moisture. Excessive moisture in major seasons and shortages in minor season coupled with alternative wetting and drying may increase the resistances for decomposition.