TL;DR
Compost incorporation is the practice of tilling or forking decomposed organic matter into the upper six to eight inches of soil before planting beds, lawns, or vegetable gardens. Working in one to three inches of compost improves drainage in clay, water retention in sand, and feeds the microbial life that makes nutrients available to roots.
What it means
Compost incorporation is the practice of tilling or forking decomposed organic matter into the upper six to eight inches of soil before planting beds, lawns, or vegetable gardens. Working in one to three inches of compost improves drainage in clay, water retention in sand, and feeds the microbial life that makes nutrients available to roots. Landscapers price it by the cubic yard spread and tilled; it is a one-time amendment at installation, distinct from the annual top-dressing used to maintain established lawns.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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