Compost Spreading!
AKA Top Dressing!
Need options for applying your A1 Certified Compost?
1. Schedule a compost application now with Badass Lawns.
2. Feeling handy?
Do it yourself with a local equipment rental (see below).
3. Got time & energy?
Simply apply by hand and follow the guidelines below.
Helps plants retain water and important nutrients.
Allow plants to more effectively utilize nutrients.
Provides a blanket for the soil through winter months.
Introduces healthy microorganisms into the soil.
Be the first yard to green up in the Spring!
Colorado has a few local equipment rental businesses with compost spreaders. We will update the list as more become available.
Best Rentals - Fort Collins
bestrentalinc.com
970.282.0700
How to Top Dress Your Lawn with Compost by Hand
Mow the Lawn – Cut the grass shorter than usual to help the compost reach the soil.
Dethatch or Aerate – Highly recommended, use a rake or aerator to improve soil contact and incorporation of compost.
Choose A1 Organics Compost – Use fine, screened compost 1/4 inch. COMAND Compost is design specifically for Top Dressing.
Spread Compost Evenly – Use a shovel or bucket to scatter small piles across the lawn.
Rake or Brush It In – Use a rake, broom, or the back of a rake to spread the compost into the grass. Aim for about ¼ to ½ inch deep.
Water the Lawn – Immediately after application, lightly water to help the compost settle into the soil.
Repeat once or twice a year for a healthier lawn in the Spring and/or Fall!
