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* It ~~fertilizes~~ the garden

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* It helps fertilize the garden

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* It improves soil structure, aeration & texture

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* It improves soil structure by increasing the aeration process and adding much needed texture

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* It improves soil's water-holding capacity

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* It improves soil's water-holding capacity, especially important to new plants or in arid climates

* It helps sandy soils retain moisture

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* It loosens clay soil

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* It loosens clay soil by adding components that keep the soil broken apart

* It provides food for micro organisms

* It acts as a mulch

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