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Old 08-04-2013, 11:06 PM posted to alt.home.lawn.garden
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Default Will grass push through top soil

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songbird wrote:

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Â* this is pretty much the best approach for
applying compost also, a thin layer on top
spread out and then as it disappears add
more if needed.

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It depends on your definition of "thin". If thin is 1/4",
then yes. If thin is 1", then no.


yes, indeed, 1" of compost or grass clippings
at a time is overdoing it. 1/4" to 1/2" is
what i've most seen recommended.

thanks for clarifying.


songbird