Lawn composting will make your soil healthier and help you create a beautiful lawn; but, before we get into why you should compost let us explain what lawn compost is.
St. Louis Composting defines compost as organic matter that has been broken down through aerobic decomposition into a dark, humus-rich material teeming with beneficial organisms—a critical component of a “complete” soil. Complete soil also contains key mineral factors; such as, iron, nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium.
What makes lawn compost so special is all of the micronutrients and other complex organisms found in it; furthermore, these nutrients and organisms make compost extremely valuable in helping with plant grown. Once you combine compost with soil, it becomes a natural fertilizer.
The best time to apply compost to your lawn is immediately after seeding and aerating. Reason being, it is an excellent way to incorporate the compost directly into the soil and help give the seedlings a jump-start for growth. We highly recommend applying lawn composting at least once a year, but your lawn will benefit even more if you apply lawn compost twice a year.
Lawn compost truly is a magical substance to add to your lawn. It increases the microbial activity in your soil, helping your plants and grass grow stronger than if you just used soil which will help protect them against the elements just a little more. It works as a great fertilizer because not only does it have key nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, but it also has trace elements you wouldn’t normally find in a commercial fertilizer.
Made of organic materials, lawn compost is completely safe and organic; so, you don’t have to worry about your pets getting in it after it has been applied. It does not smell, and the best part, it works fast!
This fall is a great time to let us here at Metro Lawn Sprinkler and Systems apply lawn compost to your lawn because as we said before, lawn compost as some incredible properties and it will help treat the brown spots in your lawn that have occurred due to the heat from this summer. We purchase our compost from St. Louis Composting and use a spreader that is specifically designed for composting.
Whether your lawn is brand new or has been around for years, lawn compost will help! Give us a call today and set up an appointment for us to come out and apply lawn compost to your lawn. Now is the time to start working to get your lawn back in excellent condition!
