Importance of COMPOST
The links below do a wonderful job of talking about compost.
Therefore, I will write briefly.
Compost:
  • Adds nutrients to your soil
  • Improves drainage AND retains moisture
  • Feeds valuable earthworms
  • Helps neutralize soil PH
  • Makes weeding easier
You have to scroll down to get to the list, but the entire page is filled with good information.
This is an excellent  document describing many of the all around benefits of compost

Hot off the press!!!  This is a preview (Click here.) of an article I will be soon writing on what happens when you insulate your compost pile.  I have been doing some research this spring and the results have been astonishing . . . and very positive !!!