Backyard composting is a good way to give back what you have taken from nature. It's a natural process, compost is a great biological fertilizer and mulch producer. It improves the soil structure. Yard and kitchen waste are great source for your compost heap. The payoffs of composting are great.

Creating healthy soil this way has many benefits for the environment, since it reduces the amount of waste that would be going to landfills from homes and businesses in the city. Garbage dump facilities are already overflowing, and more waste does not really have a place to go on these sites.

Besides what we destroy is in fact ready to be recycled back into our environment with this easy age old technique. Backyard composting also reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, which can be harmful to both plants and humans.

Aside from helping the planet, you help your budget as well throuh the use of your own compost. You won't have to purchase soil, and your garbage bill will be lower, since you'll be using part of your 'trash' to create quality soil for your crops. You may also notice a decrease in your water bill, and you can use the dry leaves and twigs in your hard for compost, which means you won't have to purchase bags to dispose of them.

A backyards compost pile will also allow you to produce healthy soil overall for your plants, which means your vegetables will be greener, and your plants will be brighter and more vibrant. Composting is in fact natures way of recycling, and an essential part of the food chain. The soil improvement is also a great idea if you live on sandy soil, or have clay-like dirt in your yard.

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