July 21, 2024 @ 5:27 PM
Welcome to day two of our compost appreciation week! Today we will learn ways to use compost for gardening purposes. Compost helps soil naturally fend off weeds and pests without having to use potentially harmful chemicals. To make this happen, spread 3-4 inches of compost over the new beds, use a spade to combine the top 8-12 inches and then rake over the area. Compost can also be used in homemade tree/shrub and flower/veggie potting soil.
Tree/Shrub Potting Soil:
3 gallons compost
2.5 gallons coarse sand
3 gallons peat moss
2.5 gallons composted pine bark
3 gallons perlite
2 Tbsp lime
1 cup granular organic fertilizer
Flower/veggie potting soil:
6 gallons compost
6 gallons peat moss
4.5 gallons perlite
¼ cup lime
½ cup granular organic fertilizer
If you're in need of some fresh compost for your next gardening project, we're happy to help. Our facility makes and sells homemade compost for $28 cash or $29 credit per cubic yard and a 50/50 compost topsoil blend for $40 cash or $42 credit per cubic yard. Prices are current as of July 2024 and subject to change. Stay tuned tomorrow for how you can use our compost or 50/50 blend for lawn care and landscaping purposes!
References:
Calrecycle.ca.gov
nrdc.org
addisonrecycles.org
compostingcouncil.org
extension.oregonstate.edu
ecosafe.green
savingwater.org
savvygardening.com