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Compost is the process of recycling food waste and converting it into a mineral and nutrient-rich ingredient to increase the fertility of your soil.
Compost is the process of recycling food waste and converting it into a mineral and nutrient-rich ingredient to increase the fertility of your soil. The breakdown of well-balanced compost is,:
The phrase, 'fertilizer nourishes plants, compost nourishes the soil' is a simple yet accurate one. In other words, compost is what you need to improve your soil, by giving good nutrients to the ground. Fertilizers however, have nutrients to nourish the plants. Compost contains sufficient minerals required for the growth of plants. Compost and fertilizer can work hand in hand as both bring their own benefits to the overall improvement of the plant.
There are various ways to use your freshly made compost. Here are two of the most common uses:
Other ways include sprinkling sufficient amount of compost onto your plants for revitalization of the soil. Depending on the plant, you can also spread a 1-2 inches of compost directly over your soil for the prevention of weeds. When seeding or planting a new tree, avoid adding compost directly into the hole as this will affect the root growth.
Adding compost to your garden is extremely beneficial in topping up nutrients and rejuvenating your soil condition as well as reducing food waste. It replenishes moisture retention and improves earthworm activity. The more earthworms you see and have, the healthier the soil!
With this, you have enough reasons to compost! Putting to good use, the kitchen's daily food waste and ultimately improving soil quality, cultivating healthy plants and saving the environment!