Benefits of Compost
Composting is the natural decomposition of organic material into a dark, crumbly humus-rich soil amendment known as compost. It is nature’s way of recycling. Compost:
- Adds nutrients into the soil;
- Improves soil structure, texture and aeration;
- Increases the water-holding capacity of soil;
- Loosens clay soils and helps sandy soils retain water;
- Promotes soil fertility;
- Stimulates healthy root development;
- Reduces reliance on petroleum-based fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides;
- Reduces the need for irrigation;
- Retains and filters stormwater;
- Controls erosion and stormwater sediment.
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The City of Vancouver and Fraser Richmond working together. Watch this video to hear more about the benefits of composts.
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Contributing to a Healthy Environment
Our products are increasingly used for environmental applications including erosion control, creation of constructed wetlands, native plant re-vegetation programs and stormwater management projects. Public parks and private golf courses use our products to reduce their dependence on chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
