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Compost Top Dressing Suggestions - When and What?

9 years ago

I've just made the decision to go organic for my lawn. Here is some background and then my question.
Lawn is in good condition. Live in Northern Utah. Lawn is a standard Kentucky, Rye, combo for cool climates. I've fertilized four times a year using synthetic fertilizers Spring, Late Spring, Summer, and Fall. Lawn is small enough that I pull weeds by hand. No herbicides and no pesticides. For summertime I keep lawnmower deck height at its maximum (3.5 inches). I leave lawn clippings on the lawn and rake them in after each mowing. I use Aerify a couple of times a year to help "soften" the clay we call soil in these parts.


My Question
- When should I add a compost top dressing? What type of compost should I use? I don't have a truck (and I'm not willing to rent or borrow one) so municipal compost is out. Is big box stores bagged compost good enough?

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