10 Benefits Of Using Soil Amendments

Brought to You in Partnership 10 BENEFITS OF USING SOIL AMENDMENTS In Your Home Garden 1 ENCOURAGES PLANT GROWTH Organic soil amendments are mixed into soil for the overall purpose of benefitting plant growth and crop production. CONTAINS PLANT NUTRIENTS 2... More

Brought to You in Partnership 10 BENEFITS OF USING SOIL AMENDMENTS In Your Home Garden 1 ENCOURAGES PLANT GROWTH Organic soil amendments are mixed into soil for the overall purpose of benefitting plant growth and crop production. CONTAINS PLANT NUTRIENTS 2 Organic soil amendments contain plant nutrients, but most are not considered fertilizers as their nutrient content can often be low. 3 IMPROVES DRAINAGE Fine-textured (clayey) soils are improved by creating larger soil pore spaces, improving soil aeration, infiltration, and drainage. REDUCES WATER USE 4 Organic soil amendments improve coarse-textured (sandy) soils by increasing the water and nutrient holding capacity. MAINTAINS OR IMPROVES SOIL STRUCTURE 5 Organic matter provides an energy source for bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms, which hold soil particles together and improves the soil’s physical structure. 6 IMPROVES PLANT HEALTH Organic soil amendments help fight harmful plant diseases. REDUCES AIR POLLUTION 7 Using am Less