Conditioning Gardening Beds
April 2002 Volume 15, No. 1

For centuries, skilled gardeners have known that in order to grow beautiful plants you have to start with beautiful soil. To achieve this we recommend amending existing soils with Farm- Crafted Compost from Champlain Valley Compost.

Ideal for vegetables, flowers, trees, shrubs, and lawns, generous applications will increase the moisture-holding capacity of sandy soil and will improve the drainage and aeration of heavy clay soil. Feeding the soil with compost also provides a steady supply of humus and essential nutrients resulting in more vigorous plants with greater resistance to disease, pests and drought.

Horsford’s offers bulk Farm-Crafted Compost by Champlain Valley Compost Company at the Nursery for pick-up. We will also gladly deliver any amount to your home. (Call for delivery rates and schedule.)

Application rates:
New gardens:
1 cu. yd. compost / 100 sq. ft.
Established gardens:
1 cu. yd. compost / 300 sq. ft.