ADDING COMPOST to a garden is a good idea. But is it best to do it in moderation, like most things in life? To answer that question, you need to understand what you are adding and why.
Compost benefits both the soil and the plants growing in the garden. It is usually not high in nutrients, so it cannot be used as a fertilizer, but it does improve soil fertility. The well-decomposed organic material in compost supplies essential nutrients for plant growth, including
