6 Reasons to Compost:
Compost is simply decomposed organic matter, but it’s the best gift you can give your garden. Here are just a few of the many benefits of compost. Compost can be used to feed and condition the soil. It can be applied as a mulch, incorporated within planting holes or used as an ingredient in potting mixtures.
1. Compost Protects from Drought: Compost encourages the formation of soil clusters that soak up water and hold it like a sponge.
2. Compost Improves Soil Aeration: Adding compost to soil creates air pockets between soil clusters.
3. Compost Stops Erosion: Soil that contains lots of humus (compost) resists erosion from wind and water.
4. Compost Nourishes the Soil:
Compost acts as a nutrient storehouse, gradually releasing nutrients to plants throughout the growing season.
5. Compost Prevents Disease: A thin layer of compost spread over the soil’s surface will fight plant diseases better than any chemical fungicide.
6. Compost Reduces Waste: Composting makes use of grass clippings, leaves, and kitchen scraps that otherwise would take up space in a landfill.
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