Compost: Decomposed organic matter used as fertilizer.
Composting is like recycling for your garden! You take kitchen scraps like vegetable peelings, coffee grounds, and eggshells, along with yard waste like leaves and grass clippings, and let them break down. This process creates a rich, dark material called compost, sometimes called “black gold” by gardeners. It’s full of nutrients that your plants love.
Adding compost to your garden soil is a great way to improve its health. It helps sandy soil hold water better and helps clay soil drain better. Compost also adds essential nutrients that plants need to grow strong and healthy. Think of it as giving your plants a vitamin boost! You can mix compost into the soil before planting, or use it as a top dressing around your plants.
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