Think about our urban and suburban lives. Poor soil; unnatural fluctuations in heat and moisture; we rake up our leaves and cover the soil with concrete.
Think about trees in their natural forest environment. The soil has a blanket of leaves and other organic stuff, which is decomposing, providing the soil with a constant source of nutrients.
Mulch actually improves the soil! As mulch decomposes it adds humus and micro-nutrients to the soil. Additionally, studies have shown that the tree roots below mulch tend to have very high mycorrhiza colonies.
Mulch encourages the presence of earthworms which improve soil structure and add nutrients. But possibly the best reason for mulching your landscape beds is it looks terrific!
Are you a gardener who spends a small fortune on fertilizers, lime, sulfur, sand, peat moss, and other soil amendments to try to nurture your plants? If so, consider switching to compost and save valuable time and money. At Wholesale Wood Products, we providebulk compostand fresh wood chips to home and business owners in the Atlanta area. Have you considered using compost for your garden, but are not sure if it is right for you? Here are just a few of the incredible benefits that compost offers.
Mature compost contains many important nutrients that can help supplement your garden soils vitamin and mineral content. Most quality compost materials will contain phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen, sulfur, magnesium, calcium, copper, manganese, zinc and iron which will all work to nourish your vegetables, flowers, shrubs, trees and ornamental plants.
One of the most exciting benefits of compost is its ability to house a wide range of microorganisms. These living creatures work to aggregate the soil while also creating the perfect environment for hungry roots, so they can gain access to the nutrients they need to thrive.
Most people know that the presence of beneficial insects and worms is a characteristic of quality soil. These helpful critters help contribute to an overall healthy ecosystem within the dirt and help to aerate the soil around your plants roots. Compost helps to attract these little animals by providing the food they need to survive.
Flooding and moisture depletion are common problems for property owners. Compost helps to improve soil structure by providing quality drainage in clay heavy regions, improving water retention in sandy conditions, and giving solid structure to a variety of soil compositions.
Soil that contains an appropriate amount of beneficial fungi and bacteria prevents the spread of many different plant diseases. The use of compost will help reduce or possibly eliminate the need for fungicides, which can contain chemicals that are harmful to microorganisms, animals, and humans.
Soil that is too alkaline or acidic can create developmental problems for plants. Thankfully, compost can help stabilize your soils pH, thanks to its ability to increase the CEC (cation exchange capacity) of imbalanced soil. This measurement indicates how well the soil retains vital nutrients and makes them available to the plant's roots. The higher the CEC score, the more nourishment will be provided to your plants.
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Are you ready to enjoy the many benefits of compost in your Atlanta area garden? Then callWholesale Wood Productstoday. Our team of experts is ready to provide quality compost and bulk wood chips to your home or commercial property. Do you live in Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Norcross, Duluth, or a nearby metro area community? Then contact our team today and find out how we can help make your garden a success. We would be honored to serve you!
