Compost Is Made By Decomposing Organic Materials

Into Simpler  Organic & Inorganic Compounds

By The Microorganisms In A Process  Called Composting

This Process Recycles Various Organic Materials

Otherwise Regarded

 As Waste Products

A Good Compost Is

 Rich In Plant Nutrients & Beneficial Organisms

WHAT IS COMPOST?

Compost Is A Decomposed     Organic Material

At Cleave's Garden Supplies

    Our Compost

Is Made With Material Such As

Leaves - Shredded Twigs - Kitchen Scraps From Plants

Compost Is Considered

   "Black Gold"

Because Of Its Many

  Benefits In The Garden

Compost Is A Great Material For Garden Soil

CAN I USE COMPOST INSTEAD OF TOPSOIL?

Compost Is Not Topsoil

Compost Can Be Used To Make Topsoil Or Improve Topsoil

But It Is The Wrong Product For Many Applications

That Call For Topsoil

Don't Use Compost As

Fill Dirt & Conversely

Topsoil Is Not Compost & Will Not Perform Like Compost

IS COMPOST BETTER THAN TOPSOIL?

Compost Is Not Top Soil Rather The Purpose Of Compost Is To Build Or Improve Topsoil

 Adding Top Soil Alone Does Not Ensure Soil Performance

Some “Top-Soil” May Be Almost Deficient

With Little To No Organic Matter Or Active Soil Microbes

CAN I MIX TOPSOIL WITH COMPOST?

Mixing Topsoil & Compost Is A Great Way To Make Your Own Potting Compost

This Mixture Will Dry Out Less Slowly Than Compost

Because Of The Water-Retaining & Structure-Holding

  Features Of Topsoil

COMPOST USES TO CONSIDER FOR YOUR GARDEN

Compost Is A Great

 Soil Conditioner

That Adds Nutrients & Helps Your Garden Retain Moisture

It Can Also Reduce The Need To Add Fertiliser & Make Your Plants More Resistant To Disease

Compost Is Great For Flower Gardening - Herb Gardening - Organic Lawn Care

Vegetable Gardening &

   Even Houseplants

Compost Serves Primarily As

    A Soil Conditioner

Whether It's Spread In A Layer On The Soil Surface Or Is Dug In

WHEN SHOULD I ADD COMPOST TO MY GARDEN?

Apply An Inch 0r 2.5cm Layer Of Compost As A Mulch To Protect Plant Roots From Freezing &

To Conserve Moisture

Even The Best Potting Soil Gets Depleted Of Its Nutrients

As Plants Grow To Replenish Nutrients Add An Inch Of Compost To Potted Plants & Window Boxes

 Twice A Year As Well

You Can Calculate The Volume Of Compost 

You Require For Your Project By Using Our Calculator

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Disclaimer:  Please Be Advised That Some Mulch - Topsoils & Compost Products May Contain Glass

This Is Due To The Manufacturing Process Of These Products As Some Are Made From Recycled Materials

You Are Required To Wear Gloves & Mask At All Times When Handling These Products As They Can Contain Small Particles & Foreign Matter