July Newsletter • The second best time to start composting
Posted by Nathaniel Thomas on
Dear Friends,
Summer is in full swing! It’s never too late to start composting. Ever hear the Chinese proverb saying the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago? There are so many benefits to composting, that we can say the same thing about it. But don’t worry, the second best time to start composting is today.
TOP 10 REASONS TO LOVE YOUR COMPOST
10) Literally create nutrient rich soil out of nothing
9) Adding compost to your garden beds is the best way to increase the organic matter content of your soil
8) Compost significantly improves your soil structure and will either hold together sandy soil or loosen clay soil.
7) Increase microorganisms and beneficial mycorrhizae
6) Compost helps soil retain more water which reduces the frequency of watering
5) Increased water infiltration also helps reduce soil erosion
4) Have you heard about how sticking your hands in dirt is a natural antidepressant? Compost is full of beneficial organisms for us and our plants!
3) Compost improves and buffers soil pH
2) The composting process combats disease organisms and breaks down soil contaminants.
1) The USDA estimates between 30-40 percent of the food supply goes to waste. Did you know stuff that goes in the garbage disposer ends up in the landfill after it leaves the water treatment plant? Composting helps us do our part by building new soil while diverting our proportion of household food waste from the landfill!
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