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Question about soil and adding compost
We have a small area in the backyard that is just dirt and weeds. I bought bulbs to plant this fall so I am planning out clearing out all the crap and adding compost to add nutrients to the soil since I am guessing the soil is crap.
I am guessing that I have 60 sq ft out there, unclear how deep. How much compost would you buy to mix in? I know is post really doesn't have a ton on acurate info, so even just basic guidelines would help me out.
TIA!
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Re: Question about soil and adding compost
That's not very helpful now is it?
If you're only going to plant bulbs, I wouldn't worry a whole lot about compost. Bulbs are pretty tough and (in my yard) seem to do fine even in poor soil.
I like to use this, though:
http://www.savingwater.org/outside_compostcalc.htm
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I agree with lovelainie, you may not need any because bulbs (especially freshly planted) are pretty hardy. But if you're concerned and think you want to add some compost, all you need is a thin layer of compost to rake in to the top layer of soil.
If you cut your own grass and end up just tossing your clippings in the garbage, you might see if you can find a spot to start your own compost pile. You can build a compost box or even just a pile with a tarp on top. Start one now and toss in any clippings from the yard, fruits and veggies from the kitchen and even shredded newspaper and egg shells and you'll have some good compost come spring. Turn the pile every now and then and water it is if looks dry. Stop adding to it about 6-8 weeks before you're ready to use it (and start another pile if you have the room), then add a thin layer (less than an inch) to your garden a week or two before you're ready to plant. I thought I was probably screwing up my compost horribly a few times my first year, but I applied a thin layer to my gardens before I planted a about once evey month or two after that and everything bloomed nicely! You can add compost to veggie gardens, too (as long as you don't add any manure to that compost).