{"title":"Vegetable \u0026 Herb Gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow more at home with soil and amendments made for productive vegetable and herb gardens. From nutrient-rich compost and garden soil to mulch and drainage materials, this collection helps you create the conditions plants need for healthy roots, steady growth, and a more successful harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"garden-mulch","title":"Garden Mulch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**MAXIMUM OF 7 CUBIC YARDS PER TRUCKLOAD**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(ordering more may incur additional delivery costs, not automatically calculated in your online cart. Please call with any questions.) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompost + Aged Bark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined compost with an aged bark to come up with a high-quality product made exclusively for mulching\/top dressing beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombats erosion and gives nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA decorative and nutrient-rich layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch used for around trees, shrubs, flower beds, vegetable beds, and rain gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuppresses weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Installation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a 2-3\" layer for mulching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck out our measurements \u003ca title=\"garden mulch measurements\" href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/yardage-measurements-and-automobiles\"\u003epage.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur tips and tricks for mulching in our \u003ca title=\"mulch garden mulch\" href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/mulching\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblog. \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for testing your soil's drainage \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/cisco-s-drainage-tips\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dirt Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40202849648798,"sku":"103","price":31.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/8870\/2622\/products\/garden-mulch-bulk.jpg?v=1781299874"},{"product_id":"two-way-topsoil","title":"Two-Way Topsoil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e**MAXIMUM OF 6 CUBIC YARDS PER TRUCKLOAD**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(ordering more may incur additional delivery costs, not automatically calculated in your online cart. Please call with any questions.) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompost + Sand:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sand provides necessary drainage, and the compost provides organic matter, nutrients, and microbial diversity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso works well for mixing into high clay soils or very wet areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn equal combination of high-quality screened sand and compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds nutrients. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleases nitrogen to plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces water consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe compost increases soil water holding capacity so that less irrigation is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight and drains well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaks up compact soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds soil health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWonderful for turf top dressing, spot seeding, and new planting areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat topsoil for grass seed and sod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for installation of new lawn including hydroseeding, grass seed, and sod. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Installation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew planting areas- a depth of 6-12\" of soil layer on top of native soil provides organic matter and nutrients to the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck out our blog about lawns \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/lawns\" title=\"Lawns\"\u003ehere. \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest soil drainage, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/cisco-s-drainage-tips\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dirt Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40202851680414,"sku":"104","price":31.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/8870\/2622\/products\/2-way_top_soil.jpg?v=1624987814"},{"product_id":"vegetable-garden-mix","title":"Vegetable Garden Mix","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**MAXIMUM OF 6 CUBIC YARDS PER TRUCKLOAD**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(ordering more may incur additional delivery costs, not automatically calculated in your online cart. Please call with any questions.) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompost + Sand + Sandy Loam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEqual parts compost, screened sand, and loamy soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a nice ratio of materials for drainage and nutrients that you can plant straight into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessed through a 1\/2\" screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecially designed all-purpose fine soil for vegetables and herb gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from locally recycled garden prunings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains no biosolids or steer manure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight and fast draining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds up soil level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmends existing raised beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost commonly used for planting a new herb, veggie garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant veggies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat soil for raised beds and veggie gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter plants are established and growing to add 1” layer of fish compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised bed- a layer of 1½ drain rock (2 inches) then fill the rest of your bed with three-quarters of the way with the veggie garden mix –Plant into this and then provide a 1” top layer of Oly Fish Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Installation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised bed: 4-6\" of material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat when combined with our \u003ca title=\"Oly Fish Compost\" href=\"\/collections\/compost\/products\/fish-compost\"\u003eOly Fish Compost \u003c\/a\u003eas the top layer. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould add fertilizer because vegetables are heavy feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurement \u003ca title=\"measurements-veggie mix\" href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/yardage-measurements-and-automobiles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epage\u003c\/a\u003e and tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest your soil drainage \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/cisco-s-drainage-tips\"\u003ehere. \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dirt Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40202852270238,"sku":"102","price":31.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/8870\/2622\/products\/vegetable-garden-mix-soil.jpg?v=1781299522"},{"product_id":"fish-compost","title":"Oly Mountain Fish Compost","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**MAXIMUM OF 7 CUBIC YARDS PER TRUCKLOAD**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(ordering more may incur additional delivery costs, not automatically calculated in your online cart. Please call with any questions.) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocally Made + Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quality product that the professionals are using.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirtually odorless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e”Gardener’s Gold” -Cisco Morris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from organic waste, blended hardwoods, and Washington native fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA soil additive that is high in nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh in nitrogen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little goes a long way. You don’t want to add too much. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt takes over two years to become a finished product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost people who try this compost it becomes their new favorite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen used properly, compost improves soil quality which leads to improved plant health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive soil cover in beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCompost is great because it keeps the rain from compacting the soil surface and it’ll slow the evaporation so you won’t have to water as often.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIf using the Fish Compost as a topper, we suggest to mix it with some of the soil underneath, to introduce some sandy material for drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCould be used for plants, fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed for the best tomato yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used for trees and shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse when you’re preparing the soil for planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse when mulching beds and gardens in spring, summer, or fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eTypical Installation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a 2-3\" for mulching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat paired with veggie mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\"- veggie mix + 1\" -fish compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting New Garden Beds: Spread a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost and mix into the upper 6- to 12-inches of the existing soil. Use more compost in sandy soils, and less in heavy clay. Re-apply 1\/2- to 1-inch annually on garden beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLawn: Spread a 1\/2” layer over the lawn and rake it across evenly. It adds microorganisms, which will help fight any disease that might occur on the lawn. It will also allow you to water less often.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable Gardens: For new vegetable beds add 20% Oly Mountain Fish Compost. Add 4- to 6-inches of compost to existing vegetable beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoses, Perennials, and Trees:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eUse Oly Mountain Fish Compost when planting roses, flowering plants, and trees. This ensures beautiful blooms all season. Always mix compost with the native soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlended (Manufactured) Topsoils: Good quality “topsoil” products usually include 10% to 40% compost by volume, mixed with a sandy loam soil that allows good drainage. These compost-soil blends help establish healthy lawns and gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause this compost is so high in nitrogen, many customers will mix it veggie mix. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck out our measurements \u003ca title=\"measurements oly fish\" href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/yardage-measurements-and-automobiles\"\u003epage\u003c\/a\u003e to see how much you will need. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck out this\u003ca title=\"oly fish mulching\" href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/mulching\"\u003e page\u003c\/a\u003e for mulching tips. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/cisco-s-drainage-tips\"\u003eTest\u003c\/a\u003e the drainage of your soil. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dirt Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40202854629534,"sku":"263","price":59.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/8870\/2622\/products\/oly_fish_compost.gloves.jpg?v=1624987845"},{"product_id":"organic-compost","title":"Organic Compost","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**MAXIMUM OF 7 CUBIC YARDS PER TRUCKLOAD**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(ordering more may incur additional delivery costs, not automatically calculated in your online cart. Please call with any questions.) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocally Made + Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecycled garden prunings and trimmings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo food waste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified organic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark derived from groundwood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified by the WSDA and has the US Composting Council’s national Seal of Testing Assurance. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed as an amendment to the existing soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds organic matter and nutrients to the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases water-holding capacity and biological activity, and improves plant growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA soil additive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful for lawns, potted plants, or planter mixes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed for existing garden beds, vegetable beds, flowers, shrubs, and trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply annually for best results, either working compost directly into the soil before planting or apply directly to the surface as a mulch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLawns: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Installation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop 2-3” layer in the veggie garden, flower bed or trees, and shrubs to give nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLawns: apply 1\/4” to your lawn with a spreader and take it smooth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotting Soil and planter mixes: blend one part compost to one peat moss (or fine bark), and one part sharp sand or on-site topsoil. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/yardage-measurements-and-automobiles\" title=\"measurements organic compost\"\u003eCheck out\u003c\/a\u003e our measurements page here for tips on how much to buy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/mulching\" title=\"mulch-organic compost\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMulching tips\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn easy test for soil drainage \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/cisco-s-drainage-tips\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dirt Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40202855612574,"sku":"559","price":31.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/8870\/2622\/products\/organic-compost-bulk.jpg?v=1781299586"},{"product_id":"cedar-grove-compost","title":"Cedar Grove Compost","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**MAXIMUM OF 7 CUBIC YARDS PER TRUCKLOAD**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(ordering more may incur additional delivery costs, not automatically calculated in your online cart. Please call with any questions.) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocally Made \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from 100% locally recycled garden prunings, food products, and vegetable trimmings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds key nutrients for plant health and vitality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompost screened to 7\/16 inch and aged six months to 1 year. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves soil fertility - provides a slow release of minerals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally fertilizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeals in moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeds soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains no biosolids or steer manure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaks up hard clay soil by increasing porosity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances a diverse beneficial microbial population.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases water-holding capacity during dry periods and reduces runoff in wetter months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases nutrient storage in sandy soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents soil compaction and erosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves overall soil structure making it easier to work, improving drainage and resultant root growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases air quality from increased tree and plant populations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix with existing soil to enhance growth and water retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed commonly for around trees, shrubs, and flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing established lawns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest used to amend the existing soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUsed for top dressing garden beds, \u003c\/span\u003eornamental and edible gardening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for mulching. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLawns-seeded, sodded, or hydro seeded. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Installation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil amendment - mix equal parts of compost with existing soil to a depth of 4 inches. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall a 2\" layer on top of existing soil and mix to help nutrients spread throughout the soil. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Mulching cedar grove compost\" href=\"https:\/\/dirt-exchange.myshopify.com\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/mulching\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e for tips on mulching. Add 3 inches of Cedar Grove Compost to reduce weed growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeggie Gardens Compost should be tilled into the existing soil. For every 3 inches of existing soil, add 1 inch of compost to be mixed in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe compost can be used as an amendment to drained soil and tilled in. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"measurements\" href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/yardage-measurements-and-automobiles\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e for common measurements for your yard project. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/cisco-s-drainage-tips\"\u003eeasy test\u003c\/a\u003e for the drainage of your soil. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/8870\/2622\/files\/Cedar_Grove_on_Plastics.png?v=1748882962\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dirt Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40202858954910,"sku":"100","price":31.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/8870\/2622\/products\/cedar-grove-compost.jpg?v=1781299652"},{"product_id":"organic-compost-w-steer-manure","title":"Organic Steer Mulch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**MAXIMUM OF 7 CUBIC YARDS PER TRUCKLOAD**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(ordering more may incur additional delivery costs, not automatically calculated in your online cart. Please call with any questions.) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"be-quotes-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Composted Steer Manure different from non-composted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoesn't burn small plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny weed seeds are destroyed or deactivated by heat of the process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow, even nutrient release over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarthy, minimal smell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocally Made + Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecycled garden prunings and trimmings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo food waste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified organic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark derived from groundwood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified by the WSDA and has the US Composting Council’s national Seal of Testing Assurance. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed as an amendment to the existing soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds organic matter and nutrients to the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases water-holding capacity and biological activity, and improves plant growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA soil additive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful for lawns, potted plants, or planter mixes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed for existing garden beds, vegetable beds, flowers, shrubs, and trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply annually for best results, either working compost directly into the soil before planting or apply directly to the surface as a mulch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLawns: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Installation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop 2-3” layer in the veggie garden, flower bed or trees, and shrubs to give nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotting Soil and planter mixes: blend one part compost to one peat moss (or fine bark), and one part sharp sand or on-site topsoil. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/yardage-measurements-and-automobiles\" title=\"measurements organic compost\"\u003eCheck out\u003c\/a\u003e our measurements page here for tips on how much to buy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/mulching\" title=\"mulch-organic compost\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMulching tips\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn easy test for soil drainage \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/dirt-exchange\/cisco-s-drainage-tips\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dirt Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46723615621278,"sku":"708","price":34.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/8870\/2622\/files\/Organicw-SteerManure.png?v=1776372215"}],"url":"https:\/\/dirtexchange.us\/collections\/vegetable-herb-gardens.oembed","provider":"Dirt Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}