Soil and GO Compost
The use of compost can provide a myriad of benefits to site soil health through the provision of nutrients, water retention and improvement to soil structure.
GO Compost is manufactured from source separated organics, and complies with AS4454; Composts Soil Conditioner and Mulches. The product is classified as a composted soil conditioner that is sutable for adding to soils to provide organic benefits.
CLAY AND GO COMPOST
Screening Soil’s GO Compost benefits to clay:
- Chemically reacts, opening soil, increasing aggregation and structure
- Creates pore spaces and channels for greater water infiltration and improved drainage
- Reduces soil crusting, hard-setting and compaction
- Enables deeper root penetration and development
- Feeds macro flora such as earthworms, leading to further soil improvement
GO Compost™
GO Compost™ is a certified composted blend of garden organics which is added to increase the organic content of soil. It can be used in the basic composted form as a mulch or soil improver in a variety of different situations including domestic, horticultural & agricultural applications, urban landscaping, soil improvement and site rehabilitation.
GO Compost™ can be blended into site soil with other ameliorants to improve soil chemical, physical and biological properties.
Unimproved Clay
Excavated Site Soil
Stony
Poor structural stability
Compacted
Minus 10mm Clay
Screened to take out oversize
Soil aerated
Compaction eased
pH 6.22
EC 0.161
Bulk Density 1.21 t/m3
Organic Matter 12.4%
(Natural Soil AS4419)
Moisture at field capacity 30%
Minus 10mm Clay Blended With 10% GO Compost™
Improved structural stability
Development of macro-pores
Reduced risk of compaction
pH 6.51
EC 0.326
Bulk Density 1.05 t/m3
Organic matter 13.1%
(Natural Soil AS4419
Moisture at field capacity 35%