Compost
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A soil amendment, sometimes called a soil conditioner, is any material added to a soil to improve its physical and chemical properties, such as water retention, permeability, drainage, aeration, structure, and nutrient holding capacity. The goal is to provide a better environment for roots to grow. To work properly, an amendment must be thoroughly mixed…
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The value of compost to a garden is probably not what most people think. Compost is not a substitute for fertilizer if you’re trying to grow crops that have a high nutrient demand. The real value of adding composted amendments to your garden is to loosen the soil and minimize compaction, improve the drainage and…