Not only will you be producing the best possible food for your garden, but by watching leaves, eggshells, orange rinds, and grass clippings become transformed into rich compost filled with earthworms and other soil creatures, you ll be learning what healthy soil is all about. How compost happens 3. Composting tips and troubleshooting 5. Types of compost bins 6. Compost is a rich and crumbly blend of partially decomposed organic material that does wonderful things for your garden.
Compost improves soil structure.
Most gardeners don t start with great soil. Whether yours is hard and compacted, sandy, stony, heavy, or wet, adding compost will improve its texture, water-holding capacity, and fertility. Compost provides a balanced source of plant nutrients. Even if you are lucky enough to have great soil, you can t expect that soil to remain rich and productive without replenishing the nutrients that are consumed each growing season. No commercial fertilizer, even one that is totally organic, provides the full spectrum of nutrients that you get with compost.