To act as a control, one of the plots was amended only with crumb rubber. In the first year of the pilot, course operators reported that healthy, green turf grass took hold at most of the sites, with no signs of compaction or erosion. Results were particularly impressive in eroded ditches along cart paths. The areas treated with the compost mixture showed full growth of turf grasses and total abatement of erosion, whereas the plot amended only with crumb rubber showed few signs of improvement. Helps suppress plant diseases and pests.
Increases soil nutrient content and water retention in both clay and sandy soils.
Reduces or eliminates the need for fertilizer. Combats specific soil, water, and air problems. Binds heavy metals and prevents them from migrating to water resources or being absorbed by plants. Degrades, and in some cases, completely eliminates wood preservatives, petroleum products, pesticides, and both chlorinated and nonchlorinated hydrocarbons in contaminated soils. Prevents pollutants in stormwater runoff from reaching water resources.