North Carolina's Coastal Plain is low, flat land along the Atlantic Ocean. It is often divided into two parts - the Outer Coastal Plain and the Inner Coastal Plain. The Outer Coastal Plain is made up of the Outer Banks and the Tidewater region.
Carbon is the most abundant element in compost (usually about one half of the total mass). Nitrogen is also present in compost, but in much smaller quantities (usually 1 to 2 percent). The ratio of carbon to nitrogen (C:N) is a common index used for assessing feedstocks and the maturity of any given compost. Nitrogen becomes more concentrated as carbon in organic materials is broken down and liberated as carbon dioxide.
Yard waste compost is especially beneficial to heavy clay soil or any soil that contains very little organic matter. Yard waste compost is a great source of organic matter, but itâs lean on nutrients. Donât forget the fertilizer when you prepare planting space with this type of compost.