HAT IS COMPOST? What is compost? Compost looks like dark, rich soil and is very good for your garden plants. It helps keep the soil moist and provides food for your plants. Compost is formed when plants, fruit and vegetables die, break down and decompose. How Is compost formed? Compost starts life as garden and kitchen waste; things that would normally end up in the bin. When waste is put ina composter a natural process of decomposition occurs, which breaks down the waste and produces compost. Why Is compost so good? It is the most natural way to get rid of raw food and garden waste Composting reduces the amount of waste in our bins and landiil sites Compost helps improve the soil quality and helps you grow healthy flowers and vegetables It saves spending money on buying artificial fertilisers which can also harm the environment Compost replaces peat - so peat bogs, which are a habitat for many rare animals and plants, do not need to be destroyed It makes heavy soil easier to deal with by breaking it up and helps improve the structure of light soil so that it retains more water. Magpie Environmental Trust How Is It used? Compost is used in the garden to feed plants. It can be added to the soil before planting vegetables, herbs, flowers or trees. It can also be applied to growing plants in the spring ‘or summer and can even be sprinkled on your lawn. Worms 4 compost! We worms love dining at the compost cafe! Welll help create the compost by munching through everything you throw in