BSI PAS 100 quality compost is playing an increasingly important role in landscaping projects due to its greater availability, versatility and the fact it offers a range of practical and financial benefits.
With the introduction of the BSI PAS 100 certification scheme in 2002 and the Quality Protocol for Compost in 2007, confidence in and use of quality compost has increased. The heightened demand for the product means that compost is now generally available throughout the UK and at competitive prices.
Compost products can be produced in various sizes which means it can be used in a range of different landscape applications including:
- topsoil manufacturing - both in-situ and ex-situ;
- planting bed establishment;
- tree and shrub planting;
- turf establishment and top dressing;
- mulching; and
- soil erosion control.
In addition to its adaptable physical properties, the benefits of using compost include:
- reducing the need for in-organic additives;
- enhancing plant survival and growth - quick root establishment;
- helping soil retain water;
- controlling erosion and weed production;
- harbouring valuable micro-organisms that fight off potential soil-borne plant diseases; and
- saving on costs due to reduced use of fertilisers, water and replacement plants.
There has never been a better time to consider using compost in landscaping!
