{"product_id":"finished-compost-8-gallons-composting-members-only","title":"FINISHED COMPOST \/ 8 gallons *** COMPOSTING MEMBERS ONLY***","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable to our composting members at no charge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease order by: 1\/31\/2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse discount code COMPOST to process in the system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis STA-certified 100% premium compost is produced locally and is ideal for use as a topdressing, soil amendment, or mix ingredient. It's great for lawns, trees \u0026amp; shrubs, flowers \u0026amp; vegetables, for planting beds\/containers and much more. Please note that this compost is a concentrated soil amendment, so it's best to follow application instructions for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ Packed in a reusable bag. Please reuse bag or return it to us for reuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of using compost include\/\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding nutrients to the soil with slow release of nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisease suppression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving growing conditions by boosting the water-holding capacity of your soil and keeping more moisture at the root zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthier soil structure and increased organic matter content providing beneficial microbes for key soil processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\/\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBASIC METHOD\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 1\/4 to 1\/2 inch of compost if applying to the top of the soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 1 to 2 inches for every 6-8 inches of soil depth if working into the soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain a maximum of 30% compost in a soil blend, and no more than 25% in containers or raised beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFRUIT, VEGETABLES, ORNAMENTALS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend up to 25% of SoilBuilder with 75% or more of native soils for raised beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 1 to 2 inches of SoilBuilder in native soil beds and incorporate to a depth of 6 to 8 inches, plant and water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition soil beds this way every other year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTREES AND SHRUBS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole the same depth as the root ball and two to three times as wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix up to 25% of SoilBuilder with 75% of soil saved from the planting hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the plant in the planting hole and apply amended soil around the root ball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirm the soil as the hole is backfilled and water thoroughly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNEW TURF AREAS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply 1 to 2 inches of SoilBuilder to existing soil and incorporate to a depth of 6 to 8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply seed or install sod, rake and water\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fill Happy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45628511682721,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0451\/5233\/8081\/files\/AdobeExpress-file-4.jpg?v=1767823469","url":"https:\/\/fillhappy-va.com\/en-ca\/products\/finished-compost-8-gallons-composting-members-only","provider":"Fill Happy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}