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Uses Of Compost

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The uses of compost are growing as the means to improve its appearance and functionality are developed. Compost is used as an organic fertilizer which can be added to the soil. How To Use Compost Planet Natural Making compost keeps these materials out of landfills where they take up space and release methane a potent greenhouse gas. Uses of compost . Compost can be used in several ways 1 a component in soil mixtures for containers or raised beds 2 a soil amendment for ground beds or as a 3 topdress fertilizer 4 mulch or 5 in compost tea. Use compost to satisfy heavy feeders like tomatoes. No matter how you use it compost provides many benefits for plants. It will also prevent weeds from sprouting. The basic use of compost-like products is conditioning and fertilising soil by the addition of humus nutrients and beneficial soil bacteria. Food scraps and yard waste together currently make up more than 30 percent of what we throw away and could be composted instead. N