10 Plants That Love Compost Instead Of Granular Fertilizer

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00:00Ten plants that love compost instead of granular fertilizer.

00:04Zinnias.

00:06Zinnias from Mexico relish compost-rich, well-drained soil,

00:10producing bold blooms, attracting butterflies and bees,

00:13and thriving with mid-season top dressing.

00:16Tomatoes.

00:17Andean tomatoes thrive on surface and whole-applied compost,

00:21gaining strong roots, preventing blossom and rot,

00:24resisting disease, and yielding abundant fruit.

00:27Hostas.

00:29Northeast Asian hostas in shade flourish with a spring compost layer,

00:33developing deeper roots, fuller foliage, and attracting beneficial pollinators.

00:38Dahlias.

00:40Mexican dahlias reward generous compost with dramatic blooms,

00:44tuber multiplication, and strong stems,

00:47while attracting hoverflies and lacewings against aphids.

00:51Beans.

00:51Central American beans thrive in compost-rich, friable soil,

00:55boosting nitrogen fixation, producing leafy growth,

00:58and supporting natural pest-controlling beetles.

01:01Basil.

01:03Asian African basil in compost-rich soil develops aromatic, lush foliage,

01:08thicker stems, and attracts beneficial hoverflies and wasps against aphids.

01:13European and Asian roses thrive in well-rotted compost,

01:18enjoying richer blooms, improved soil structure, and wildlife-friendly nesting in rose hips.

01:25Ferns.

01:25Forest-dwelling ferns flourish under a compost layer,

01:29replicating woodland humus, boosting earthworms and springtails,

01:34ensuring lush, healthy foliage.

01:36Lettuce.

01:37Mediterranean lettuce thrives on steady compost side dressings,

01:41yielding crisp, tender heads, improved drainage, and aphid-controlling surphid larvae.

01:46Cosmos.

01:47Mexican cosmos flourish in compost-rich, well-draining soil,

01:51producing tall blooms that attract pollinators and support nesting solitary bees.