Compost Tea

Compost tea is one of the most beneficial organic lawn amendments and can be easily mixed with other ingredients to make a healthy lawn cocktail. To make compost tea you need a bucket of some kind, any fungus filled compost, and just add water. You can either put the compost in loose or in a nylon tea bag. You should keep the tea aerated by using a simple aquarium pump. The key is keeping your tea from going anaerobic and the pump will help you do that. You can add about 1/2 ounce of molasses to help...

Lava Sand Soil Amendment

Most lava sands are reddish brown to black volcanic slag that provide a great source of energy for the soil. If your soil doesn’t have volcanic materials, it is beneficial to amend the soil with a rock powder such as lava sand, zeolite, or basalt. One of nature’s great balancers is in bed rock erosion, glacier movements, and volcanic eruptions which harmonizes the mineral content in the soil. Fortunately, gardeners and lawn owners can apply rock materials as well to help restore the balance...

Topdressing with Compost

Compost is essentially organic matter that has rotted and broken down to an unidentifiable form. Compost is an extremely effective topdressing that fosters beneficial microbial activity. Compost makes soil healthier several different ways. It provides organic matter that encourages the growth of microorganisms. It loosens clay soils for better root penetration. It also improves moisture and nutrient retention in sandy soils. The first step to a healthier lawn is healthy soil. I recommend an application...