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!
We are working hard with a few local equipment rental businesses to hopefully provide compost spreaders. We will update the list as they become available.
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!
