Compost can be used for all your planting needs. Compost is an
excellent source of organic matter to add to your garden or potted
plants. It helps improve soil structure which contributes to good aeration
and moisture-holding capacity. Compost is a source of plant nutrients.
Compost can also be used as a mulch material. Studies have shown that compost used as a mulch, or mixed with the top one-inch layer of soil, can help prevent some plant diseases, including some of those that cause damping of seedlings.