Compost or Black Gold?

Compost or Black Gold?

We have an amazing treat for you today.  The great people at Nature’s Way Resources, have graciously written a guest post for our TrueTreeTalk blog.  If you’re familiar with Nature’s Way Resources you know they know their compost.  If you want quality compost, Nature’s Way Resources compost is an excellent choice.

In the post below, Nature’s Way Resources fills you in on some of the amazing qualities of compost, and answers the question: Is it compost, or is it really black gold?

Compost or Black Gold?

Here are some of the amazing attributes of compost:

  Compost provides primary nutrients as well as trace minerals, humus, and humic acids, in a proportion that almost exactly matches plant requirements. Compost also helps unlock minerals present in existing soil.  Why waste money on fertilizers when you don’t have to?

  Compost is a food source for earthworms, beneficial insects, and microorganisms that prevent disease.  Compost also helps prevent many soil borne diseases. It contains nematode destroying fungi, and is used as a treatment for many plant diseases such as Brown Patch, Take All, and St. Augustine decline when used with a good organic fertilizer.  Why spend money on dangerous synthetic chemicals?

  Compost helps tight clay soil become more friable and breathe while helping loose sandy soils hold water and nutrients better.  Compost helps increase air spaces, drainage and aeration of soils, and resists compaction.  Compost also helps soils hold and store water better and while still allowing the soil to breathe.  It saves time and expense when it comes to watering lawns and plants.

  Compost contains growth promoting hormones for plants that encourage plants to develop large healthy root zones (i.e., wider and deeper) which helps plants tolerate drought conditions, insects, and disease.  Why spend money on dangerous chemicals and replacing valuable plants?

  Compost acts as a buffer against chemicals and absorption of dangerous heavy metals by plants.  Microbes in compost break down hazardous chemical pollutants from things like pesticides and herbicides, and things like oil and diesel fuel.  Using compost could make your yard safer for people and pets.

  Compost helps buffer soils against extremes in acidity or alkalinity (high or low pH) and compost tea is an excellent foliar fertilizer and natural fungicide.

  Each year you use compost, the soil becomes healthier, and you get better plants.  Using quality compost saves consumers lots of money, with the benefits increasing each year.  Quality compost is made from 100% recycled materials that are diverted from landfills or from being burned, helping the environment.

That’s why compost is often referred to as “BLACK GOLD” = It saves $$$, Time, and Work!