What are three good things compost can do for a garden?

The source of nutrients, structure, and texture for soil is a reason why compost is important for plants. Plants generally grow best in soil which contains minerals and trace elements, does not leach or waterlog, drains well, and has air and moisture pore spaces. As dark-colored, fresh-smelling, nutrient-rich organic matter, compost meets all of the above-mentioned requirements by serving as a soil food web-friendly amendment, fertilizer, and mulch.