Composting

Compost: What is it?

Compost is the decompostition of any organic material. It's that simple. Compost's are humus, which resembles topsoil and is dark in color, peat like, has a crumbly texture and earthy odor. This end product has no physical resemblence to the original waste from which compost is created. Good quality compost has no weed seeds or organisms that may be pathogenic to humans, animals or plants.

There are many uses for composted materials. There are many reasons to create compost heaps. Insect control, disease control, fertilizer or just to have a place to put food and yard waste.
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