The following are the application rates for typical uses of SAWS compost to achieve fertilizer benefits and soil improvement
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Use
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Amount of Compost
Lbs. per 1000 sq.ft.
(depth in inches)
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Instructions
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TURFGRASSES
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| Establishment of soil incorporation |
2000 - 6000
(1/2" - 2") |
Mix with top 4" - 6" of soil.
Use lower rate on relative fertile soil, higher rate on infertile soil. |
| Surface Mulch |
600 - 7000
(1/4" - 2 1/4") |
Spread uniformly on surface:
(a) before seeding small-seed species (Bermuda); or
(b) after seeding large seed species (fescues) |
| Maintenance |
400 - 800
(1/10" - 1/4") |
Spread uniformly on surface.
On cool season grasses, either apply high rate in fall or lower rate in fall and again early in spring. |
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NURSERY
CROP & ORNAMENTALS
(Shrubs and Trees)
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| Establishment of Plants |
1900 - 7000
(1/2" - 2 1/4") |
Mix with top 6" - 8" of soil.
Do not use where acid-soil plants (azalea, rhododendron, etc) are to be grown. |
| Maintenance |
200 - 500
(1/10" - 1/5") |
Spread uniformly on soil.
Can be worked into soil or used as mulch |
| Tree balling |
Use at 50% rate
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Mixed based on compost with bark or soil. |
| Potting soil mixes |
No more than 1/3 by volume |
Thoroughly water and drain mixes several times before planting to prevent salt injury to plants.
Blending materials: peat, sand, vermiculite, perlite and bark. |
