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How
much compost TREES, SHRUBS: Backfill the planting hole with compost. Mulch with a 1-3 inch layer of compost around plants, extending 6 inches beyond the drip line. Do not mound compost and mulches up around stems and tree trunks (this practice invites insects and diseases). FLOWER AND VEGETABLE GARDENS: Work 2-3 inches of compost into the top 6 inches of soil before planting. TURFGRASS: Work 2-3 inches of compost into the top 6 inches of soil prior to sod placement or seeding. CONTAINERS AND RAISED BEDS: Add transplants to containers and beds filled with a blend of compost and potting soil. FOUNDATIONS: Replace compacted and contaminated fill along building foundations with a blend of compost, sand, and topsoil. MULCH: Spread 1-3+ inch layer around plants to prevent erosion, act as a weed barrier, and conserve water. Top with a thin layer of your favorite landscape mulch, if desired.
Remember to always incorporate compost into the soil unless using as mulch. MIX CALCULATOR When blending mixes for raised beds or landscape beds, use this formula: Square feet
to be covered x depth to be filled (in inches) Compost can be used instead of peat moss for most applications. Remember that compost is a concentrate. Use no more than 30% compost in your mix. |