Less weeding saves labor costs and decreases the amount of organic matter in the waste stream. In addition to plant selection and watering, soil preparation is an important factor in landscape waste reduction. There are soil enhancement products on the market that contain up to 100 percent recycled content. It is made from recycled organic matter, and has numerous benefcial effects both before and after planting as a soil conditioner and fertilizer. Compost enhances soil structure, texture, and aeration as well as improves moisture regulation.
Compost loosens clay soils to improve drainage, and helps sandy soils retain water.
Adding compost to soils aids in erosion control, promotes soil fertility, and stimulates healthy root development in plants. It also provides slow-release nutrients that feed plants on a constant basis, in contrast to many synthetic fertilizers that cause spurts of growth, often increasing the need for pruning, trimming, and mowing. The main benefit from using tires as a soil amendment is the reduction in soil compaction. The incorporation of crumb rubber can promote earlier turf growth, build stronger and healthier root systems, promote drainage, grow turf that will bounce back after continued hard use, and lower maintenance cost. It is also best to keep mulch a few inches away from the trunks of trees to prevent fungal infections.