Tag: Why might collecting kitchen scraps for compost slowly improve garden soil?

Kitchen scraps like vegetable peels, fruit leftovers, tea leaves and coffee grounds are full of organic matter. Instead of sending them straight to the bin, composting them turns waste into food for the soil. Over time, adding compost to pots or beds improves structure – soil becomes looser, better at holding moisture, and richer in nutrients. Plants grow stronger roots and often need less chemical fertiliser. You’ll notice more worms and tiny life in the soil, which is a good sign. You don’t need a huge compost system to start. Even...