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− | * It fertilizes the garden | + | * It helps fertilize the garden |
− | * It improves soil structure, aeration & texture | + | * It improves soil structure by increasing the aeration process and adding much needed texture |
− | * It improves soil's water-holding capacity | + | * It improves soil's water-holding capacity, especially important to new plants or in arid climates |
| * It helps sandy soils retain moisture | | * It helps sandy soils retain moisture |
− | * It loosens clay soil | + | * It loosens clay soil by adding components that keep the soil broken apart |
| * It provides food for micro organisms | | * It provides food for micro organisms |
| * It acts as a mulch | | * It acts as a mulch |