Provides lots of attractive planting options. Presents minimal pest and disease problems. Thrives with little fertilization. Requires low pruning and maintenance. All of this adds up to time and money savings for you.
Healthy soils grow healthy plants.
In the long run this makes for healthy, steady growth with reduced fertilization and irrigation needs. Of course a soil can be too well drained, such as a sandy soil, and need some help to better hold water and nutrients for plants. The addition of the proper soil amendments can either help a soil drain faster or slower. Well composted organic material is an ideal amendment that can serve both these purposes. Additionally, a good compost provides a source of slow release nutrients for plants.