Composting Made Easy Backyard composting takes advantage of the natural cycle of plants living, dying, and then decomposing to pass their vitality to new generations of plants.
Compost improves soil structure, texture, and aeration, and increases water-holding capacity.
Your plants will grow stronger, deeper root systems for better drought and disease resistance. Compost adds beneficial organisms to the soil. These microorganisms and soil fauna help break down organic materials and convert nutrients into a more available form for plants. The heat generated during the composting process destroys most weed seeds, perennial roots, and pathogens. Compost is a superior mulch.