+1. I'd also say 3-1-2, with 3 in the far front, #1 in distant second place, and #2 even further behind that.

Most compost isn't a fantastic feeding in terms of nitrogen (phosphorus and potassium excess can be a problem with large amounts repeated over time, though).

And yes, you can use leaves and whatnot to absorb NH3 gas. When it happens, I use shredded paper (I have a lot from junk mail and financial stuff), and that also works very well. The smell stops immediately from the compost.

Thanks guys. Any idea as to why i can still see the milo on the surface after 3 weeks?

Lack of rainfall? Overly high soil temperatures putting the shredders and larger insects into estavation? I'm currently experiencing both of those, too bad it doesn't work on Japanese beetles.

Yeah that can certainly be the case. We are about 7" of rain behind the average so things are certainly tight. Im hoping I don't get halfway through my reno only to have them declare a ban, that would stink

Check with your city, some have exemptions for new plantings. In the event of water restrictions, make sure to use a full quarter inch of compost or peat moss to retain as much water as possible if you can't water. It's not perfect, it's not even that great, but it's the best you can do.

Ugh, that would be a lot on 13k sqft!!

Yep, I did it on 10 and it was back-breaking. The gardens expanded several hundred square feet that year just because it was less to cover. :-)

Wow that's about 8 yards, you did that by hand?

Yep. Me, many bales, and a rake.