Soil Biology
Nature's Needs Humus provides organic matter to the soil. This improves the physical structure along with nutrient and water retention. Natures Needs Humus adds microbial life in the form of beneficial bacteria and fungi to the soil or media, resulting in the revitalization of poor soil. Diverse micro life in the soil slowly releases major and minor plant nutrients through decomposition, as opposed to overloading the soil with chemical fertilizers. This improves the productivity of the soil; and hence contributes to a cleaner environment.

Environment
When crops are over-fertilized with chemicals, the chemicals leach into the groundwater or run-off and end up in our rivers and streams. This can lead to toxic situations for our water, fish, and wildlife. Nature's Needs Humus is safe for agricultural workers. Humus improves root penetration, and increases water retention and drainage, helping growers save on water costs. Using Nature's Needs Humus supports sustainable agriculture and organic crop production. This means less chemicals and genetically modified organisms in our food supply. Nature's Needs Humus can also be used for bio-remediation of contaminated soils. Nature's Needs is essential to METRO's regional Solid Waste Plan, saving taxpayer dollars by diverting millions of pounds of waste from landfills each month.

Economic
Humus is a low-cost alternative to artificial and temporary soil amendments. Significant cost savings are gained as water and synthetic input demands decrease. These savings increase over the seasons as the soil is brought to life while decreasing humus usage. Nature's Needs Humus is used in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, nurseries, home gardening, flowerbeds, vegetable gardens, orchards, vineyards, and in lawn care. Many house plants can be revitalized with just one pound of our humus.