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Cedar Grove Compost

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Cedar Grove Compost is made from locally recycled garden prunings and vegetable trimmings. Ideal for soil amending and mulching, Cedar Grove Compost improves the soil by adding organic matter, microbes, nutrients and trace minerals. Cedar Grove Compost is registered organic and approved under the Washington State Department of Agriculture Food Program.

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.
• 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*
Available Phosphate (P₂O₅).................0.40%
Soluble Potash (K₂0).............................1.10%
Calcium (Ca)...........................................0.58%

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.
• 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.
• 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
• Increases water-holding capacity during dry periods and reduces runoff in wetter months
• Increases porosity in clay soils and makes them easier to work
• Increases nutrient storage in sandy soils
• Helps suppress soil borne diseases
• 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
• Decreases landfill dependence by recycling compost greens
• 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

This product is made from recycled green waste and food waste. Cedar Grove's manufacturing process involves minimizing, screening, and removing inert particles and pieces that are commonly found in commercially composted feedstocks. Some level of inert material may still be present in this product after it is cleaned and processed. These materials will not harm your plants, vegetables or landscape.

Help keep our compost clean by keeping bags, bottles, and plant tags out of your yard bin. Thanks for using a recycled product and closing the loop!

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