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Compost

What is compost?

Compost is one of nature's best soil amendments and can be used it instead of commercial fertilizers. Compost is the product resulting from the natural decomposition of organic material such as grass, leaves and tree clippings, etc.


  • Adds organic bulk and humus to regenerate poor soils.

  • Helps suppress plant diseases and pests.

  • Increases soil nutrient content and water retention in both clay and sandy soils.

  • Restores soil structure after reduction of natural soil microbes by chemical fertilizer.

  • Reduces or eliminates the need for inorganic fertilizers.