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Cathaleen
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 12:06 am EST : |   
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I need to supplement my gardens this spring- and am thinking of using mushroom compost/soil - anyone a big fan of this method or have a better idea - other years I have combined city compost with top soil - but this year want to give these beds more of a boost.
Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks
Cathaleen
- bc,
Zone "3"
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Greth
| | Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 11:08 am EST : |
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I've heard good things about it, but beyond my budget I'm afraid, all of my compost is home made with help from the chickens.
Greth
- South Australia,
Zone "?"
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Gardenshowlady
| | Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 01:16 pm EST : |
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You will not be disappointed with the mushroom compost. Just be aware that the aroma is pretty strong! An excellent soil amendment...
Gardenshowlady
- SC Lowcountry,
Zone "8B"
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Cathaleen
| | Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 10:23 pm EST : |
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Out of curiousity - Gardenshowlady, have you used it by mixing it with other topsoil or put it on as a layer by itself? Did you find it gives your plants a real lushness? Thanks
Cathaleen
- bc,
Zone "3"
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Gardenshowlady
| | Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 05:22 pm EST : |
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I have used it as both. In our sandy, poor soil, it really makes the huge difference. When we use it in new installations, we amend the soil in the area where the plant will be and then add it as a topdress. This way, every time you water, some of the nutrients will go to the roots.
When we do containers, we mix it with the potting mix and they really are successful.
HTH
Gardenshowlady
- SC Lowcountry,
Zone "8B"
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Cathaleen
| | Posted on Monday, February 12, 2007 - 12:41 am EST : |
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Thanks a bunch Gardenshowlady.....
I am going to add it as topdressing this spring......but now need to wait for my several feet of snow to vanish in the backyard...... looking forward to return of gardening.
Cathaleen
- bc,
Zone "3"
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