Virginia Cooperative ExtensionNiemiera, Alexander X.Goatley, Michael2021-10-212021-10-212021-03-12http://hdl.handle.net/10919/105471Compost is produced when organic matter, such as garden and lawn waste, is broken down by bacteria and fungi. When added to soil it improves soil structure; sandy soils will hold water better while clays will drain faster. Compost also promotes a biologically healthy soil by providing food for earthworms, soil insects, and beneficial microorganisms.2 pagesapplication/pdfenVirginia Cooperative Extension materials are available for public use, re-print, or citation without further permission, provided the use includes credit to the author and to Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, and Virginia State University.CompostFertilizationTurfgrassExtension publicationhttps://resources.ext.vt.edu/contentdetail?contentid=1275&contentname=Using%20Compost%20in%20Your%20LandscapeCompostsCompostingFertilizationLawns and turf