How To Plant With Compost
Compost enriches the soil structure and nutrient retention.
How to plant with compost. Compost is used to nourish plants and fortify the soil so anything you put into your compost bin should be natural think fruit and vegetable peels coffee grounds eggshells paper yard trimmings and even tea bags. At planting time mix 1 to 2 inches of compost into your garden beds. If your soil has a good texture you can simply spread the compost on the surface.
You can also camouflage a compost pile with tall flowering plants or fencing. Spread a 2-4 layer of compost around your plants by. Luckily composting the right way is quite simple.
As the material decomposes nutrients and microorganisms are released into the soil. Spread compost around the base of your plant and water well. You can then improve your flower garden with compost top dress your lawn feed your growing veggies and more.
Compost can work as a soil amender by improving the soils physical properties such as water retention permeability drainage and aeration. Use two inches of compost as mulch around landscape plants to keep the soil cooler retain moisture and add nutrients to the plants over the course of the growing season. Keep in mind that a compost heap or pile may not appear as neat and tidy as using a bin but it is still one of the best options for newbies.
Using plant-based compost is best for most home gardening needs. Over time rain worms and other natural actions will wash the compost into the plants roots. The compost will be absorbed slowly as the season goes along.
Dont allow the root system to dry out before or during planting. Incorporate compost into garden beds in early spring or fall. Lift potted plants by grasping the container.