a mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil.

a composition; compound.

to use in compost; make compost of

to compost manure and kitchen scraps.

to apply compost to (soil).

to make compost

Shredded leaves will compost easily.

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soil conditioner , humus , leaf mold , fertilizer , blend , composition , compound , manure , mixture , mulch , pile , soil