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CATHEAD · 02-19-2008, 09:56 AM

Hi, everyone. i live in the NC mountains where a brief interlude of warm weather has sparked the urge to get out and clear my beds for the season, but i know it is still too early. anyone have any idea when would be a good time to scrape the winter leaves, spread compost, and replace the leaves as kind of a soil boost before planting?

smgardener · 02-22-2008, 07:31 AM

I'm in Sunny Southern California, so I don't know for sure, but here's a guide to composting form this site which I wrote.

Here's a video from GardenGirl72:

mor · 02-23-2008, 05:51 AM

its best to Spread compost 2 weeks in early spring
when you are done with spring planting , you can apply 1-2inch of mulch around the crops. this will prevent weed growth.

02-19-2008, 09:56 AM	#1
CATHEAD Green Gardener Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: franklin, nc Posts: 1	when to compost? Hi, everyone. i live in the NC mountains where a brief interlude of warm weather has sparked the urge to get out and clear my beds for the season, but i know it is still too early. anyone have any idea when would be a good time to scrape the winter leaves, spread compost, and replace the leaves as kind of a soil boost before planting?

02-23-2008, 05:51 AM	#3
mor Green Gardener Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 23	its best to Spread compost 2 weeks in early spring when you are done with spring planting , you can apply 1-2inch of mulch around the crops. this will prevent weed growth. __________________ A guide to gardening bonsai and tomato http://www.gardening-tips-idea.com

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02-22-2008, 07:31 AM	#2
smgardener Grounds Keeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 161 Blog Entries: 9 Images: 10	I'm in Sunny Southern California, so I don't know for sure, but here's a guide to composting form this site which I wrote. Here's a video from GardenGirl72: