Is compost different from soil?
Compost is made up of organic matter, microbes and nutrients that can be used to condition and fertilize flowerbeds and vegetable gardens. Compost is a valuable soil booster. It has a high organic matter content and helps return to the soil many properties that are lost over time and with use. Compost contains micronutrients that improve plant growth. It acts as a “slow-release” fertilizer. Compost also improves the water-holding capacity of your soil. So not only does compost help you conserve water, it helps keep your water bill down during the summer months.
