Kitchen Gardens |
5 litres of compost per m² worked into the soil before sowing/ planting. Never sow in unblended compost. |
Planting of perennials and small shrubs |
15 litres of compost per m² worked into the soil before planting. |
Planting summer flowers |
5 litres of compost per m² worked into the soil before planting. |
Sowing of flower bed |
5 litres of compost per m² worked into the soil before sowing. Never sow in unblended compost. |
Construction of grass fields |
15 litres of compost per m² worked into the soil before sowing. Never sow in unblended compost. |
Planting of large shrubs and trees |
The soil from the planting hole is mixed with compost in ratio 1 part compost – 6 parts soil (no unblended compost in the bottom of the hole). After planting a 2 cm thick layer of compost is put around the plant, leaving some air right next to the trunk. |
Old shrubs and trees |
Add a 1,5 cm thick layer of compost on the soil under the plants. Leave some air right next to the trunk. |
Old perennial beds |
Add a 1,5 cm thick layer of compost on the soil around plants. |
Old grass fields |
1 part compost mixed with four parts sand in a 1,5 cm thick layer is put on the grass in the spring. Cut the lawn carefully (if the grass is covered more than 1-2 weeks, the field should be watered). |
Greenhouse and indoor plants |
1 part compost mixed with four parts peat before sowing or replanting. |