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Composting

Benefits

  • Compost improves the soil's structure through hydration and aeration, and by encouraging the formation of minerals.
  • Composting conserves water by allowing easier penetration of soil and improving soil water retention.
  • Compost discourages the use of chemical treatments that pollute groundwater.
  • With the aid of microorganisms and organic material, nutrients are recycled back into the soil.
  • Compost attracts microorganisms that loosen soil, transfer nutrients and improve the ecosystem.
  • Enriching the soil with compost stimulates and improves the development of plant roots.
  • Compost material stabilizes and regulates pH levels in soil for optimum nutrient availability.


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