What Is Soil Amendment?
The purpose of soil amendment is to improve the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil. Soil amendments address specific issues in the soil and enhance its overall quality. Benefits you will achieve from a soil amendment include:
Improved Soil Structure
Certain amendments, such as organic matter, or compost, can improve soil structure by enhancing aggregation and preventing compaction. This improves the soil’s porosity and allows for better water infiltration and root growth.
Enhanced Nutrient Content
A soil amendment can be used to address nutrient deficiencies or to simply enhance the nutrients in your soil; adding organic materials like compost or manure to your soil provides a slow-release source of essential nutrients for your plants.
Increased Water Retention
Especially if you live in an area with sandy soil, adding organic matter and minerals to your soil increases its water-holding capacity, retaining more moisture for your plants.
Reduced Soil Erosion
Some amendments can improve soil structure and prevent it from being washed away by water or blown away by the wind.
Sustainable Practices
Replacing synthetic fertilizers with organic soil amendments promotes long-term soil health and aligns with sustainable recycling practices.
The Mulch Masters Difference
Our team takes pride in our ability to save our customers time and money with our mulch process. Rather than using a full team of men to scoop and spread your mulch, which could take an entire day depending on the size of your project, we use a specialized truck that quickly and safely blows and spreads the mulch. This process is much quicker than the traditional manual method and causes minimal disruption for your business.
Reach out to our team today for a free estimate and to learn more about our Soil and Compost Services—we are happy to guide you through this decision!
