Using finished compost
{"Image DocumentName": "Using finished compost", "Image ImageDescription": "Soil amendment. Be sure that compost is mature, has an earthy smell (no ammonia or rotten smell), looks dark and crumbly with no recognizable feedstock. Compost improves soil health when mixed in the top 4 to 6 inches (work in no more than a 2 layer of compost) Will improve water and nutrient retention of sandy soils. Will loosen compacted clay soils and make them more friable. Before using your compost be sure it is fully mature (use the bag test or germination test). Immature compost could damage or kill plants, and could tie up soil nitrogen. When using compost as a soil amendment or soil conditioner, work no more than a 2 inch layer of compost into the upper 4 to 6 inches of soil. Compost used in this way will improve water and nutrient retention and will loosen heavy clay soils.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}