Stipula is a scale, or small leaf, stationed on each fide the base of the. petioles, or peduncles, when they are first appearing; as in papilionaceous flowers, &c. See fig. 5. b.
Compost is the end product resulting from the controlled biological decomposition of organic material from a feedstock into a stable, humus-like product that has many environmental benefits. Composting is a natural process that is managed to optimize the conditions for decomposing microbes to thrive.
Compost will improve the quality of almost any soil, and for this reason it is most often considered a soil conditioner. Compost improves the structure and texture of the soil enabling it to better retain nutrients, moisture, and air for the betterment of plants.