text: Compost improves soil structure and plant 
  growth by 
  
  • Replenishing soil organic matter, and storing 
   nutrients in plant-available forms 
  
  • Supporting beneficial soil life 
  
  • Reducing erosion and water run-off 
  
  • Loosening clay soils for better root 
   development (increasing soil pore space) 
  
  • Retaining moisture in sandy soils so 
   plants need less watering. 