It's a mixture of decaying organic substances, such as dead leaves, used to fertilize soil
Initially, the use of fertilizer and pesticides enhances crop 
development and... [DOC] [TLE] Science Explained | Greensboro Science Center [PAR] When a flower is cut off the plant, it no longer has its roots but the stem of the 
flower still drinks up .... Compost is a mixture of various decaying organic 
substances such as food waste, dead leaves or manure which is used for 
fertilizing soil.