Application Rates
Application Rates for SOILMATE® Compost
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| Turf Establishment / Sod Installation / Soil Renovation |
| Incorporate 1 to 3 inches of SOILMATE® into the top 4 to 6 inches of soil (3-9 cu yds/1000 sq ft). Use higher rate for less fertile soil. |
| Turf Maintenance / Topdressing |
| Broadcast 1/3 inch of SOILMATE® (approximately 1 cu yd / 1000 sq ft) on established turf and rake in. For best results aerate soil prior to topdressing. |
| Flower Beds / Topdressing |
| Mix or rototill 1 to 3 inches of SOILMATE® into the soil prior to planting. |
| Tree and Shrub Planting |
| Uniformly mix SOILMATE® with existing soil and use at a rate of 25% SOILMATE® to 75% soil and use as backfill for trees and shrubs. |
| Shrub Maintenance / Mulching |
| Spread SOILMATE® 2 to 3 inches thick over planting areas or individual plant pits. |
| Field Nursery Production |
| Incorporate 2 to 3 inches of SOILMATE® into the top 4 to 6 inches of soil. Test soil pH levels where ericaceous crops are grown. |
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