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grass seed in compost

16 years ago

I have lots of beautiful black compost and NO access to topsoil. I have a small area (10 X 10) that is full of roots and rocks and I would like to sow some grass seed. I would like to put 6" of compost down and sow seeds to cover up the area for now.

Will grass grow in the compost?

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