Are you looking for the best compost to use in your garden? Compost is essential for any type of plant growth. It can be hard to know what kind will work best, though, because each region has different needs. In this blog post, we’ll go over what types of garden compost are available and which ones are right for Colorado gardens!
Multi-Purpose Compost
Multi-purpose compost can be used in any area of the garden. It is a good option for beginning gardeners because it’s so easy to use! This kind of compost typically contains leaves, grass clippings, and manure from plant eating animals like cows or horses. The best part about this type of compost is that you don’t have to worry about whether your plants are getting too much or not enough of a nutrient because it contains all the major elements.
Poultry Compost
Who knew compost could be so delicious? Poultry compost is made from manure and coop bedding, which comes mostly from chicken but can also include other fowl like ducks, geese, and turkeys. When using this kind of compost in the garden, be sure to add it when there is a high risk of frost because chicken manure can heat up your soil and damage plants.
Nitrogen-Rich Composts
These types of compost are great for adding nutrients back into the soil after harvesting vegetables or fruits! They typically contain manure, blood meal, bone meal, or alfalfa. If you are looking for a compost that will help your plants grow fast and healthy without encouraging growth in unwanted areas like weeds then this is the type of garden compost to use!
Coffee Grounds
Who knew coffee grounds could be so good for growing things? Coffee ground compost is rich in nitrogen and helps retain moisture, which is great for plants that struggle with dry soil. Coffee grounds are also good for loosening up compacted soils because they contain potassium carbonate. Be sure not to use this compost if you plan on planting anything of the nightshade family like potatoes or tomatoes!
We hope that was helpful in making your garden greener & healthier!
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