Recycling and composting
Backyard Composting Systems: How to Turn Food Waste Into Garden Soil
...soil amendment, not a soil replacement.
Soil amendment: Mix compost into garden beds and vegetable patches before planting to improve structure, fertility, and moisture retention. Mix in 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) of compost with the existing soil.
Top dressing-mulch: Apply a 1 inch (2.5 cm) layer around existing pla...
