Compost is
decomposed organic matter or can also be defined as the very essence of life. Compost
is decomposed organic matter often used as a soil amendment to add organic
matter and beneficial organisms to the soil.
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yard maintenance, what is required is lawn care on a regular basis which can be
done either by you if you have the expertise or can be left in the hands of
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Making Compost- Almost any organic substance can be
turned into compost with some of the more common items used to making it being kitchen
scraps, leaves, and grass clippings. Hay, straw, fish gurry, animal manure,
twigs, tree bark, and seashells, these are often used to make up the composition
of compost. The compost
is usually mixed two parts dry material (bark, leaves) to one part wet or green
material (grass clippings, fish gurry) and left in either containers, piles or
windrows to decompose.
Significance- The magic or the power is in the
microorganisms in the compost. Millions of microbes go to work in the soil, cycling nutrients and making
them available to be taken up by the plant. Compost becomes a natural
fertilizer in combination with the soil. Moreover, it is loaded with
micronutrients and other complex biology that is extremely beneficial for plant
growth. Additionally, compost adds life to the food web, ultimately resulting
in healthier grass. High
quality compost contains a high percentage of finished organic matter with the
rest being made up by smaller unfinished organic matter like wood chips,
sawdust, seas shells and mulched leaf matter.
Application of Compost:
On an Existing Lawn- Lawns often become compacted over
time from foot traffic, play, and mowing, which prevents air, water, and
nutrients from circulating freely through the turf’s root zone. Lead to the
rejuvenation of your existing yard by top-dressing with compost.
Seeded Lawn- Apply a thin layer — about 1/4-inch
— of compost as top-dressing after you’ve sown your yard grass seeds to help
maintain consistent soil moisture while seeds germinate, and tender grass
seedlings get established. Top-dressing is especially helpful in arid climates or during dry or
breezy spells, where the soil and seeds easily dry out within hours.
Remember to
use screened compost or compost with particle sizes of 3/8-inch or less when
top-dressing with compost. Small compost particles infiltrate between blades of
grass more easily than large particles, which may smother the grass. The best time to aerate and top-dress
your lawn is when it is most actively growing which will allow the grass to
vigorously rebound after having holes punched in it.
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