City of Jackson
COMPOST INFORMATION

This compost was produced by the Forestry Division of Parks and Recreation Department. The ingredients include 90% leaves collected during last fall’s clean-up program and 10% wood chips produced from Forestry related activities. The following information are guidelines for the use of this product.

LABORATORY ANALYSIS HAS SHOWN:

•  .54% Nitrogen

•  .23% Phosphorous

•  0.53% Potassium

•  + trace amounts of essential micronutrients

•  pH level of 8.3

•  Moisture content of 36%

•  Organic matter content is 40.21%

•  Carbon-Nitrogen ratio = 27.1:1

BENEFITS OF COMPOST INCLUDE:

•  Improve existing soil’s ability to hold water and nutrients.

•  Improve soil structure.

•  Reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.

•  Reduces erosion.

•  Adds organic matter to soil.

•  Increases plant vigor.

COMPOST CAN BE USED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

NEW LAWN ESTABLISHMENT add 2 inches to existing soil and till to a depth of 6 inches (30% mixture). Studies have shown that seedlings germinate quicker when grown in a compost soil.

EXISTING LAWN IMPROVEMENT top dress 1/8 to ½ inch layer to add essential organic matter and micronutrients to help reduce thatch and improve overall health of turf.

NEW LANDSCAPE PLANTINGS, TREES AND SHRUBS mix a 50/50 ratio of existing soil and compost and use as backfill. This mixture will encourage new root development and quicker establishment of new plantings.

VEGETABLE AND FLOWER GARDENS till 30% to 50% mixture into existing or new garden beds prior to planting increasing organic matter content and plant vigor.

For any more information contact Tom Steiger at 788-4176.