Are You a Zen Master?


Be a Zen master of your yard. You have the gift to use nature to reduce non-point source pollution when you choose to backyard compost. More on that after this commercial break…
It’s time to forward this post to your friends and family as we are once again holding our yearly compost seminars. Quick! It’ll only take a minute. Now! J

Okay, back to reducing potential pollution through composting.
So March 22 happens to be World Water DayI’m glad water has its own day, Earth Day just has so many issues already! This year’s theme is Nature for Water’ – exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century - this is where composting comes in.
When you add compost to your yard, you improve the soils ability to absorb and retain water. Compost is light and fluffy and acts like a sponge, compared to our typical clay-heavy, compacted soil. When we have downpours, amended soil that is rich in compost has a greater ability to absorb more of the rain leaving less run-off going into our storm sewers and streams. 
Compost enriched soil has the added benefit of providing nutrients to our plants and strengthens their root systems so they can grow deeper. Compost gives you beautiful, healthy plants with less water and fertilization. Using less fertilizer also reduces the chance runoff will have chemicals that contribute to non-point source pollution in our water ways.
Congratulations my wise, forward-thinking friends.

Guest post from compost aficionado, Jenny Lohmann

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