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Fifteen Benefits of Compost Use

Improves soil structure and porosity - creating a better plant root environment

Increases moisture infiltration and permeability, and reduces the bulk density of heavy soils - improving moisture infiltration rates and reducing erosion and runoff

Improves the moisture holding capacity of light soils - reducing water loss and nutrient leaching, and improving moisture retention

Improves cation exchange capacity (CEC) of soils

Supplies organic matter

Aids proliferation of soil microbes

Supplies beneficial microorganisms to soils and growing media

Encourages vigorous root growth

Allows plants to more effectively utilize nutrients, while reducing nutrient loss by leaching

Enables soils to retain nutrients longer

Contains humus which helps in soil aggregation and makes nutrients more available for plant uptake

Buffers soil PH

Supplies macro and micro nutrients

May suppress soil borne disease

Can bind and degrade certain pollutants

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Compost - Turf Solutions

"Chemical fertilizers feed the plants, compost nourishes the soil".
From the plant’s perspective, nothing could be better!

It takes the passion of backyard composters, the readily available supply of quality compost, and the tools and assistance needed for application; but more and more people are realizing compost turf solutions are the natural choice for your lawn and turf care needs. Here are a few success stories!

  • The Meadows of Sixmile Creek Golf Course reduced its synthetic fertilization rates by 90%. Learn More
  • "The Grass is Greener at Harvard". This New York Times article highlights how compost application on the high traffic areas has lead to a campus wide organic transformation.
  • Many municipalities are mandating the use of non-toxic, natural fertilizers and soil conditioners on their soccer and baseball fields.

City Parks, School Districts and Residential Lawns can, at a rate as little as 3-4 cubic yards per acre, transition from chemical fertilizers to this safe and cost effective method of managing their turf and their budgets! If you have questions about application, we can help!

Use a reputable compost manufacture that will both assist you in your application needs and stand behind the products they sell. Certified Compost should always have with it recent testing results! To find 2nd Season certified compost click here.

For application solutions contact

Steve Stumbras
Director of Marketing and Business Development