How Much Compost For Different Uses
The amount of compost you need for different uses varies based on the specific application
Here’s a general guide for other uses:
Garden Beds
New Garden Beds:
To establish new garden beds, incorporate a generous amount of compost into the top 6-12 inches of soil.
Existing Garden Beds:
To maintain or rejuvenate existing beds, apply a 1 to 3-inch layer of compost on the soil surface,
Vegetable Gardens
Planting Holes:
When growing vegetables, mix compost into the soil in each planting hole.
Top Dressing:
Throughout the growing season, top-dress vegetable beds with a thin layer of compost provide ongoing nutrients.
Flower Beds
Establishment:
For new flower beds, mix compost thoroughly into the soil at a ratio of 1 part compost to 2 parts soil.
Lawn Renovation
Overseeding:
Before overseeding a lawn, spread a thin layer of compost (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch) over the grass.
Container Gardening
Potting Mix:
When creating a potting mix for containers, use a blend of 1 part compost to 2 or 3 parts potting soil.
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