Why You Should Add Compost This Fall.
Most gardeners know that adding compost to your garden in the spring is a great way to ensure that your crop of choice has adequate nutrients and will produce its best bounty, but did you know that adding compost at the end of the growing season can be just as beneficial? It is recommended that you add compost to your garden 2-3 times per year. Below you will find a few reasons why adding a nice layer of compost to your garden is a great idea before the frost.
Benefits of Giving Your Garden a Fall Compost Boost!
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Compost promotes biodiversity and adds healthy bacteria to your soil. When you apply compost in the fall, the soil is typically easier to work with because it is dry.
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Adding your compost in the fall will give the compost time to break down and seep into the soil.
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A layer of fresh compost can also decrease the number of weeds growing in the spring.
We recommend using a local compost option! Our favorites are the Moo Composts by Vermont Natural Ag and Vermont Compost Company. Stop by and grab your bags of Moo Doo this fall!
A Simple Guide for Tucking in Your Garden for the Winter With Some of Our Organic Compost.
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Clear out the dead plants from your garden that will not grow back next season.
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Cover your garden area with about 2 inches of compost.
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Mix the compost into the top layer of soil with a pitchfork.
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You can also cover the garden with fallen leaves or mulch hay.