The answer to this question is a resounding yes!
But what is compost exactly? To define the term, compost is a “dark, crumbly, and earthy-smelling form of decomposing organic matter”. If this sounds kind of icky to you, then read on to learn more …
There are many reasons why composting is a good idea. It has been estimated that approximately 35% of the waste in any given residential area is made up of materials that easily could be composted, such as waste from the kitchen and yard. Composting in your backyard is one of the most practical, convenient and simplest means of taking care of wastes around your home and reducing the waste that gets carted off to landfills.
Composting helps to decrease the disposal cost for waste, and it saves energy. Not only that but composting reduces both water and air pollution. When you compost you are able to conserve resources. All of the organic resources from your kitchen and yard contain plenty of essential nutrients, and these can then be returned to the earth. This will improve your soil and keep it in top notch shape. This also will enrich the soil and make it healthier for the plants and flowers you have growing in it. If you are growing food, your yield will be greater thanks to the nutrient rich soil.
Another way that resources are conserved is that less fossil fuels are used in delivering organic waste to landfills because there is less to transport. Think about it.
Building the healthiest soil possible should be a goal of every gardener, regardless of what you are growing. Compost is excellent for improving air circulation, water retention and the texture of soil. It does this by breaking down the heavy soils.
Did you know that compost provides a natural slow release type of fertilizer? It does. It is also very mild and will not burn your plants in any way. The other good point that should never be overlooked is that composting won’t cost you a thing!
Organic material in landfills produces methane gas that contributes to an unnatural change in the climate. Prevent this from happening by composting. Do your part to help sustain the planet.
