Organic matter is vital to productive soils and healthy plant growth. Compost is an excellent source of organic matter that promotes biologically active soil by adding beneficial micro-organisms. By incorporating compost it is possible to add life and organic matter to the soil. Adding life to the soil will replicate native soil systems. Shrubs, trees and grasslands thrived without fertilizer or pesticides. The micro-organisms will thrive and multiply to fight many soil-bourne diseases and increase nutrient supply to plants.

There are many other benefits of using compost. Compost helps sandy soils retain moisture, breaks up clay in heavy soils, adds nutrients, helps improve drainage, reduces erosion, and relieves compaction. It also makes most soil more workable for yearly planting and weeding.