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Ways to Use
Collins Compost
NEW GARDENS
Apply
about a 1 in. layer of compost and incorporate with a shovel, hoe or rototiller to 4-6" deep. Plant vegetables, annuals, and/or perennials and
water thoroughly. Soils with low organic matter may be benefit from adding compost on an annual basis for several years.
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EXISTING GARDENS
Apply about a
�
to 1 in. layer of compost to soil. Incorporate lightly with hoe or rake
without disturbing roots of nearby plants. Water thoroughly to help
compost move throughout the root zone.
NEW LAWNS
Apply about a 1 in. layer to soil surface and rototill to
4-6" deep. Apply seed or lay sod, and water thoroughly without washing
seed away. For extremely sandy or clay soils, a 2 in. layer of
compost may be necessary.
EXISTING LAWNS
Aerate or thatch existing lawn. Apply a
�
to �
in. layer of compost to lawn surface. Rake compost evenly across lawn.
Reseed if desired, and water thoroughly.
TREE PLANTING
Dig a hole 3 to 5 times the diameter of the tree rootball. Add
approximately 30% compost (by volume) to the soil pile and mix together.
Backfill the mixture around the rootball, remove any excess soil, and
water thoroughly.
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