At Darkmattercompost we use the highest quality compost available to create our own amendments when possible for gardens and landscapes. We continue to grow and increase our understanding of soil microbiology and mineral functions within the rhizosphere.

Compost is created in a variety of ways with various inputs, both determine the quality and quantity of soil microbiology and plant available nutrients.

Naturally, plants and trees receive these inputs, because of leaf litter and the natural accumulation of debris on the surface. Unfortunately, most landscapers and gardeners remove that input from the natural process. This furthers the issues of nutrient deficiency and an overall decline in plant life. Compaction of soil from construction or foot traffic acts to collapse pathways for gaseous exchange and healthy aerobic environment.

We can solve this with a complex biological and mineral amendment service within your garden and landscape. We can visually look at soil and define the sand/silt/clay percentages. Within healthy gardens there should be a thick top layer of organic matter. Organic matter can expand CEC(cation exchange capacity), increase water holding, and provide the habitat and food for all biological life to survive and thrive in the soil. Analyzing soil with a microscope is an advanced way in seeing the abundance of soil biology or the lack thereof within the top 6 inches of soil.

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