Compost is one of the foundations
to successful natural gardening. It is a soft, crumbly, brownish
or blackish substance that is the result of the decomposition of organic
matter. Composting takes little effort and little space, but
the benefits to the garden are many. Some of the benefits
of are in helping retain soil moisture, adding nutrients
to your soil, and increasing the plants disease resistance.
Compost promotes the growth of billions of beneficial bacteria, fungi,
and other microorganisms.
Compost can be made from various materials,
including, but not limited to: kitchen scraps, grass clippings,
leaf litter, pruning debrise, trimmings, and newspapers.
