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How Much Compost Do You Need?
For Mulching spread 1-3 inches of compost on beds in fall or spring.
As a Soil Amendment before planting new beds, use 1-3 inches dug or tilled into the soil. (Use 3 inches to improve sandy soils, or 1-2 inches for heavy clay soils).
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How thick a layer do you want?
Size of area to mulch or amend (sq. ft.)
You will need:
1-cubic-foot bags or
1.5-cubic-foot bags or
2.2-cubic-foot bags or
2.5-cubic-foot bags or
3-cubic-foot bags or
cubic feet (bulk) or
cubic yards
» Growing Healthy Soil guide
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