Starting your own compost is more than just a trend, it’s great for the environment and also for your garden. Not to mention, it can be downright economical. If that wasn’t enough, here are some of the best reasons why you should consider starting a compost of your very own.

Waste Reduction

Composting means less waste going into landfills. Instead of contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, you can instead add your food scraps and yard trimmings and other biodegradable materials to your own personal compost. Rather than becoming a pile of junk, your scraps are instead transformed into nutrient risk compost. In other words, by doing your part to promote a more sustainable waste management system, you’re doing a significant favor to the earth.

Improving Your Soil’s Health

If you have a garden in your yard, then composting is a great way to improve the health of your soil. When you compost, you enrich the soil with all sorts of essential nutrients and organic matter in turn improving your plants ability to retain water and release nutrients. Healthy soil means healthier fruits and vegetables with stronger root systems and an overall improved resistance to pests and diseases.

Beef Up Your Garden

Compost is sometimes referred to as “black gold” because of its incredible ability to boost plant growth.  Adding a compost to your garden beds or even potted plants can significantly enhance your plant growth and increase your yields on crops. In other words, if you’re looking to create a “supergarden” full of more plants and vegetables than you ever dreamed of, then composting is the way to go.

Save Money on Fertilizer

If you’re an avid gardener, then you may buy chemical fertilizers. However, these don’t come cheap, so composting can be a great alternative. When you compost you provide your plants with the natural and sustainable source of nutrients reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. 

Synthetic fertilizers don’t just harm the environment, but they can also be toxic when you eat your fruits and vegetables. Composting allows you to fertilize your garden the environmentally friendly way.

Conserves Water

Since composting improves your overall soil structure, your soil will be more porous and therefore better at retaining water. Adding compost to your garden soil will ultimately reduce the amount of water that runs off and evaporates, allowing your plants to soak up water more efficiently. This can be especially beneficial if you live in an area with limited water resources or during a drought.

These are just a few benefits that composting has to offer. Overall, compost is simple, effective, and can be used from your food scraps. What better way to make a positive impact on the environment while also reaping the rewards of a thriving garden?