Acquire and Layer Municipal Compost
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What happens here
Investigate if your local municipality offers compost, often derived from collected leaf and grass debris, usually at a very affordable rate (e.g., $20 per pickup truck load). This compost is typically rich in nitrogen and organic matter. Apply a layer of this compost, approximately 3 to 4 inches deep, over the initial organic matter in your raised beds. This compost layer acts as a natural slow-release fertilizer and helps smother existing weeds, preventing new ones from sprouting.
Goal: Source high-quality compost, potentially from a local municipal compost center, and add a significant layer to the top of your raised beds to enhance fertility and suppress weeds.
Tools and materials
- Rake
- Shovel
- Specialized Hoe/Broadfork
- Tractor with Front-End Loader
- Municipal Compost
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