reasons to use compost
Basically, compost is defined as a combination of food waste and brown waste that is being decomposed through aerobic decomposition into a rich black soil, as Wikipedia defines. As that lay definition would indicate, compost is great stuff for the lawn and garden. But, how great? Well, let us count the ways:
- Compost provides nutrition to plants in the form of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other trace minerals.
- Compost enhances soil biology by adding microorganisms essential for natural plant growth.
- Compost improves soil texture and structure, making clay soil have better drainage and allowing sandy soil to retain more water.
Not all compost is created equally, however. Never use compost that is hot or excessively warm to the touch, or if it smells pungent or like ammonia. If you have a big project and you’re not sure about whether or not you have good compost, visit solvita.com for range of compost testing products.
