Organic Compost

Description

OMRI listed for organic use and is a versatile product for the garden. Can be used for amending existing flower beds, planting and top dressing a finished garden. Mixture of screened bark, peat moss, and compost.

Compost is any decaying organic matter, such as manure, leaves, food waste, or grass clippings. This organic matter is used to fertilize or condition soil, typically applied in a thin layer on top of the soil or tilled into the top few inches.

Compost Pros: 

• Offers immediate nutrient availability

• Increases the percentage of organic matter in the soil

• Buffers the pH

• Improves drainage in heavy soils

• Improves moisture retention in sandy soils

Compost Cons: 

• Because it decays over time, it will need to be replenished on occasion

• Depending on the product used, the high nitrogen levels can burn plants, especially in high summer temperatures.

Use to amend soil, DO NOT plant directly into this mixture.

• 1 yard – $89.99

• 1/2 yard – $50.00

• 1.5 cu. ft bag – $7.99