The process by which organic materials actively decay into a nutrient-rich humus Back to alphabetical list
Substance composed mainly of partly decayed organic material, used to fertilize the soil and increase its humus content Usually made from plant materials (e g , grass clippings and leaves), manure, and soil, and can include chemical fertilizers and lime
A rich, soil-like substance that can be added to a garden to help plants grow Grass, leaves, paper, and some types of food can naturally decay and turn into compost
decomposed organic material (n); the process of breaking down organic material (v)
process whereby organic wastes, including food wastes, paper, and yard wastes, decompose naturally, resulting in a product rich in minerals and ideal for gardening and farming as a soil conditioners, mulch, resurfacing material, or landfill cover
Organic residues which have been mixed, piled, and moistened, with or without addition of fertilizer and lime, and generally allowed to undergo thermophilic decomposition until the original organic materials are substantially altered or decomposed
mixed decayed and decaying organic matter with available nutrients useful for fertilizer
a composition of various substances (as muck, mold, lime, and stable manure) thoroughly mingled and decomposed, as in a compost heap