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Compost is a mixture of decaying or decayed vegetable or other organic matter which not only provides many of the plant nutrients found in commercial fertilizer, but it also assists the formation of a substrata in which plant roots, and rootlets can grow, subject to more easily obtained water and nutrients. Compost does not provide much in the way of feeding for plants but it does make an excellent soil conditioner.
Compost "improves" the structure of your soil by adding organic matter.
If you have a sandy soil it will give it more substance so it will hold moisture and nutrients better to feed your plants.
In harder muddy soils it will create air cavities that allow excess moisture to drain away and allow oxygen into the soil so it and your plants can literally breathe.
Compost is the corner stone of good Organic Gardening principles, "feed the soil and the soil will feed your plants".
Either dig it in for a fast results or lay it on top of the soil and allow it to slowly break down into your soil profile.
A soil high in organic matter will always produce healthy trouble free plants.
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Barry.
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Why are commercial farmers using fertilizers instead of compost?
There is not enough compost to support corn demand
What are the benefits and drawback of using fertilizer?
you go to your dad and slap him on the face
What are the benefits of using worms for composting?
Worms should arrive naturally to your compost pile. As you use mulch and compost on your garden and flower beds worms will find these areas great places to reside. The worms turn organic matter into natures fertilizer, which your plants will appreciate and they help aerate the soil as they travel through it.
What is the preffered soil of a azalea?
Moist, acidic, High in nitrogen. I recomend using Holly Tone for fertilizer and Mushroom compost for planting.
What are the disadvantages in using charcoal as a fertilizer?
Charcoal has no feeding value whatsoever it is used in potting composts to assist drainage and keep the compost sweet.
Why is compost beneficial to the environment?
The materials used in compost, organic matter like yard waste (grass clipping and leaves) and plant material, are instead of being thrown in the landfill are put in a compost pile. Also the compost is a substitute for fertilizers and is organic instead of using man-made products which could damage the soil. Composting is quite "green"! -Super Llama
Do you feed a hyacinth?
You should give hyacinth an annual application of compost. Some would use bulb fertilizer. Be careful about using bonemeal because it attracts raccoons and skunks.
What are the components of a soil?
There are five components of healthy soil. Compost, fertilizer, dirt, water and air. Most experts recommend using organic materials to keep soil as healthy as possible.
which statement best describes one way the farm will be affected by using this new fertilizer?
In the given situation, the new fertilizer will cause 'the farm's marginal benefits for each piece of land to increase.
What are the components of a healthy soil?
There are five components of healthy soil. Compost, fertilizer, dirt, water and air. Most experts recommend using organic materials to keep soil as healthy as possible.
What are the benefits to using an electric trimmer instead of a gas trimmer?
You go green.
Do habanero chilli plants need fertilizer before or after the seeds have germinated?
Are you using a compost based potting soil? If so, then these soils contain enough nutrients for about a month, but then they are depleted. What I usually do is mix natural fertilizers into my compost mix in reasonable proportions and that usually last for at least a good three to four months (enough time for you to see fruit). Some recommend using an NPK liquid fertilizer as per the manufacturer's instructions, haven't tried that as much therefore, can't really say objectively. But is common that chili plants do need a fertilizer boost once they start to flower.
