Compost Top Dressing

Compost Top Dressing admin February 21, 2023

COMPOST TOP DRESSING FOR LAWNS

Organic Soil Treatment

Teeming with Beneficial Microbes

When we top-dress a lawn with compost, we introduce millions of organic microbes into the soil, along with a rich food source for the existing microbes. The nutrients in the compost are readily available for uptake by plants. Compost enriches the soil food web and promotes healthy plant life. Microbes will break down the organic matter in the compost, releasing its nutrients back into the soil, which helps create a living soil.

Fewer Diseases and Insects

Healthier soil leads to fewer issues with weeds, diseases, and insect pressures. With robust soil, plants can develop deeper root systems, making them less susceptible to heat and drought stress.

Our Machine is Amazing

Compost can be spread by hand using a wheelbarrow and shovel, but this process can be labor-intensive and time-consuming. With our compost spreader, we can top-dress your lawn with much less effort. After just a few days, the compost typically becomes invisible as it gets worked into the soil by wind, rain, and microbial activity.

Compost Spreader

Compost Spreader
Compost top-dressing a lawn is an incredibly fast way to introduce millions if not billions of beneficial microbes to the soil.

Truly Organic

Using compost on your lawn is one of the most effective and sustainable ways to promote healthy, lush grass while supporting the environment. It provides natural nutrients, improves soil structure, and fosters beneficial microbial activity—leading to a greener, thicker, and more resilient lawn.

Even Spreading

Organo-Lawn utilizes a specialized machine to apply organic compost evenly across your entire lawn. This ensures that there are no uneven clumps of compost left behind. The compost topdressing is applied at a thickness of approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Organo-Lawn can service any lawns in Boulder or Fort Collins that have gates wide enough for our machine through.

Organic Compost for Lawns

Compost for Lawns in Boulder
Compost truly is Mother Nature's secret to a healthy lawn.

When Should Compost Be Applied to a Lawn?

Compost Can be Applied at Any Time of Year

  • Spring and / or Fall – If compost is applied to a lawn in the spring or fall, it is advisable to perform core aeration before applying compost top dressing. This allows the compost to mix deeper into the soil.
  • Summer Months – If the compost is applied over the summer months, it is important to water the lawn shortly after the compost is put down to avoid causing any drought stress.
  • Seeding with a Compost Application – If the lawn is thinning, we can also apply seed at that same time if done in spring or fall.

Compost Builds Soil Health

Healthy plants thrive in vibrant, living soil! Rich in beneficial microbes and organic matter, living soil boosts root growth, improves water retention, and enhances resilience. It's not just dirt—it's a vital ecosystem beneath your feet!

Compost Top Dressing for Lawns

Limitations of Our Compost Spreader

Please Note the Following Regarding the Compost Application Process

  • Narrow Gates – The special compost spreader requires a gate that is at least 36 inches wide. If your gate is smaller than this, we will not be able to apply compost to areas inside the fenced area.
  • Skinny Lawns – The compost spreader distributes compost in a 6-foot-wide path. If there are sections of your lawn that are narrower than 6 feet, we will be unable to spread compost in those areas.
  • Steep Hills – The compost spreader cannot be used on steep hills, as it may tip over. Gentle slopes are acceptable.
  • Stairs – The compost spreader cannot navigate steps or stairs. If the only access to a part of your yard involves steps or stairs, we will not be able to service those areas.
  • Water After the Application – It is highly recommended to water the compost as you incorporate it into the soil. This helps reduce the risk of drought stress from having new compost on top of your lawn.

Large Machine!

The compost spreader is 36 inches wide and connot fit into small gates. Make sure to measure your gate properly or we might not be able to apply the compost in your back yard.

Benefits of Compost

Improves Soil Structure

  • Compost helps bind soil particles together, improving aeration and drainage.
  • Enhances the soil’s ability to retain moisture, reducing the need for frequent watering.

Boosts Nutrient Availability

  • Compost is rich in essential nutrients like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), which grass needs to thrive.
  • It also contains trace minerals like iron, calcium, and magnesium.

Encourages Healthy Microbial Activity

  • Compost adds beneficial microorganisms to the soil, enhancing microbial life.
  • Healthy microbes break down organic matter and release nutrients for grass roots to absorb.

Reduces Dependence on Chemical Fertilizers

  • Compost provides a slow and natural release of nutrients, minimizing the need for synthetic chemical fertilizers.

Suppresses Weeds and Disease

  • A well-maintained lawn with nutrient-rich compost promotes thick grass, which crowds out weeds and reduces areas where pests and diseases can take hold.
  • Lawn diseases like Necrotic Ring Spot can be healed quicker after a compost application. 

Eco-Friendly Lawn Care

  • Compost is made from recycled organic materials, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.

Where Does Organo-Lawn Get Their Organic Compost

 

Quality organic compost is extremely difficult to source, but we have teamed up with a local source that we trust.  We can’t divulge our source because there is a very limited supply, but rest assured that we only get the best of the best.  

Quality Matters

A quality organic compost should smell fresh.

Schedule a Compost Top Dressing for Your Lawn

Organo-Lawn is your local professional lawn care expert and can set up a conditioning program for your lawn. Call today to talk to one of our professional lawn care technicians. (303) 499-2000 Boulder or (970) 225-9425 Fort Collins

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Compost for Lawns FAQs

Will Compost Level Out My Lawn?

The compost will be about 1/8-1/4 inch over the lawn. It will require multiple applications of compost and core aeration to level out a bumpy lawn. Following the 1-2-3-2-1 watering technique will also help alleviate over or under watering issues which can create unevenness.

Do I need to do anything after the application?

It’s advisable to water the lawn after applying compost. This helps to incorporate it into the soil more effectively. Watering is especially important during hot weather, as compost can absorb moisture. In such cases, you may need to run an additional cycle of the sprinkler just once to ensure adequate hydration.

Organic Compost

Organo-Lawn only uses the highest quality compost from a local source near Arvada, CO.

Yes! Compost provides a nutrient-rich medium for new seeds. Apply a thin layer before seeding and lightly top-dress after seeding to enhance germination.

Yes, but it’s best to address weeds first. Compost can enhance lawn health, making it harder for weeds to compete, but it won’t directly kill weeds.

Yes! Compost helps decompose thatch by introducing microbes that break down organic matter, reducing the need for mechanical dethatching.