Content:
- Pacific
Northwest recycled brush, branches,
leaves, grass clippings, produce
trimmings, and small amount of wood
waste.
- This
herbaceous and woody material mix
provides an ideal habitat for naturally
occurring microorganisms, essential for
mineralization and plant nutrient
uptake, as well assist disease
suppression
- Improves
soil fertility - provides slow release
of minerals
- Bagged
Compost screened to 3/8 inch and aged 18
months.
- Bulk
Compost screened to 1/2 inch and aged 6
months to 1 year.
- Safe
around children and pets.
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Information regarding levels of metals
in this product available at
http://www.aapfco.org/metals.htm
Nutrient Value:
Guaranteed Minimum Analysis: Compost,
1.10-0.40-1.10
Total Nitrogen
(N)..............................1.10%
1.10% Water Insoluble
Organic Nitrogen* |
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Available Phosphate (P2O5).................0.40% |
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Soluble Potash (K20).........................1.10% |
Calcium
(Ca).....................................0.58%
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Derived
from: Pure Compost. No additives
*1.10% Slowly available nitrogen derived
from compost.
Uses:
- As a
Soil Amendment - Compost adds
organic matter, nutrients, and
beneficial microorganisms to enhance
growth, porosity, and water retention.
An essential gardening ingredient, Cedar
Grove Compost loosens clay soil, holds
moisture, and nutrients in sandy soil,
and increases the number of beneficial
soil organisms. Mix equal parts of
Compost with existing soil to a depth of
4-8 inches.
- Mulch
- Add 3 inches of Cedar Grove Compost to
protect soil from erosion and
evaporation, insulate plant roots from
temperature fluctuations and reduce weed
growth. The dark color enhances plant
contrasts. For trees, place 6 inches
away from the trunk.
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Vegetable Gardens - Cedar Grove
Compost should be tilled into the soil
to establish 25% blend of compost to
garden soil before planting.
- New
Lawns - Lawns benefit from Cedar
Grove Compost whether they are seeded,
sodded or hydroseeded. The compost can
be used as an amendment to tired soil
and tilled in or Two way Topsoil can be
used alone as the base for the seed, sod
or hydroseed.
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Existing Lawns - For topdresssing
lawns we recommend the Two-way Topsoil,
a mixture of 50% Cedar Grove Compost and
50% sand.
Benefits:
- Provides
essential nutrients (N-P-K), organic
matter and minerals
- Enhances
a diverse beneficial microbial
population
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Increases water-holding capacity during
dry periods and reduces runoff in wetter
months
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Increases porosity in clay soils and
makes them easier to work
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Increases nutrient storage in sandy
soils
- Helps
suppress soil borne diseases
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Increases plant growth while reducing
fertilizing and watering needs
- Prevents
soil compaction and erosion
- Improves
overall soil structure making it easier
to work, improving drainage, and
resultant root growth
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Decreases landfill dependence by
recycling compost greens
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Increases air quality from increased
tree and plant populations
- As a
mulch, reduces weed growth
How Much Do I Need?
- Bagged
product available in 1 cubic foot bags.
- One (1)
Cubic foot bag will cover Four square
feet, 3 inches deep.
- Five (5)
Cubic yards will cover 550 sq ft, 3
inches deep
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