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Don't Throw Away Old Compost. Do This Instead!

Simplify Gardening 8:35

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Don't throw away old compost. Used compost from containers and raised beds can be reused indefinitely with a few simple steps, and in this video I show you exactly how to rejuvenate spent compost by restoring its nutrients and microbial life so it performs like new again.

This method will save you a significant amount of money every single growing season.

Track your soil and compost work with GrowTrack - log what you add, when you treat it and how your plants respond: https://usegrowtrack.com

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Why Used Compost Is Not Dead
01:00 What Happens to Compost Over Time
02:30 How to Assess Your Spent Compost
03:30 Adding Nutrients Back In
05:00 Using Manures and Organic Fertilizers
06:30 Mixing and Storing Revived Compost
07:30 How to Use It Again Effectively
08:30 Final Tips for Saving Money on Compost

AMAZON STORE (UK and USA): https://www.amazon.com/shop/simplify

WEBSITES: Simplify Gardening https://simplifygardening.com

Tony O'Neill https://tonyoneill.com

GrowTrack https://usegrowtrack.com

Download my free Nitrogen Cheat Sheet to feed your plants right https://geni.us/nitrogencheatsheet and grab the Carbon Cheat Sheet to supercharge your compost https://geni.us/carboncheatsheet

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