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Adding
compost to your soil increases its softness.
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Compost
can balance all types of soil, from clay to sand, and
everything in between.
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In sandy
soil, compost acts like a sponge, retaining water that would
otherwise drain below plant roots.
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Compost
makes clay soil more porous so water can drain properly.
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Applying
compost to the top layer of soil prevents water and wind
erosion.
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Compost
eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers. The hydration
and organisms offered by compost pull nutrients from organic
matter and soil, and pass it on to plants.
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Earthworm
castings repel insects
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Compost improves the soil’s structure through hydration
and aeration, and by encouraging the formation of
minerals.
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Composting conserves water by allowing easier
penetration of soil and improving soil water retention.
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Compost discourages the use of chemical treatments that
pollute groundwater.
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With
the aid of microorganisms and organic material,
nutrients are recycled back into the soil.
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Compost attracts microorganisms that loosen soil,
transfer nutrients and improve the ecosystem.
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Enriching the soil with compost stimulates and improves
the development of plant roots.
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Compost material stabilizes and regulates pH levels in
soil for optimum nutrient availability
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