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Old 03-06-2011, 02:11 AM posted to rec.gardens
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On Jun 2, 8:16*pm, "David Hare-Scott" wrote:
lilymacs wrote:
I'm new to gardenig and have a question about compost that I've been
using for containers.
I bought it at the end of last summer and it's been stored in my shed
but thanks to a leak it's got really wet - kind of a mud consistancy.
Can I still use it?? I want to pot up some herbs and also some
bluberry plants.


yes
hris
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If you can let it dry out, it will work better. Working wet soil or
compost ruins the structure. Compost is great no matter what*, but it
will work better if it is dry.

Chris

*Most of what you buy is at least 30% non-compost, like peat moss.
Look at the labels.