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food scraps in an outdoor compost bin

What is compost and why does it matter?

BlogBy Sarita AlonzoMay 6, 2019

Compost is decomposed organic material that is made up of material such as leaves, shredded twigs, and kitchen scraps from plants. When you add compost to clay soils, it is easier to work and plant. When you add it to sandy soils, the compost improves the water holding capacity of the soil. Adding organic matter…

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