I find myself recommending adding compost to almost everyone I work with because their soil could use it. Healthy soil is the best thing you can do for your plants and if yours aren't thriving, I would consider adding some. Compost is partially decomposed organic matter. You can also add cow manure, grass clippings, leaves, stems, small twigs, etc. When I cut back perennials I often tuck the clippings under the plants where you can't even see them (this is referred to as "chop and drop"). Think

How to re use ALL your compost… I think people assume when your plants have died down for the year you just bin the plant and the compost but no! I just remove any big clumps of roots and put them in the compost bin but everything else I refresh! All you need is a bag of well rotten farmyard manure you can buy from any garden centre and add back the nutrients! You can then top your pots up with a bit of fresh compost too and you’re good to go! Worms are a sign of good soil and when it’s also sav