The document discusses methods to restore degraded soil, emphasizing the use of compost to enhance soil health, retain water, and improve nutrient levels. It suggests specific techniques like mixing compost with native soil, topdressing, and core aeration to rejuvenate the soil. Compost is highlighted as a natural solution that promotes beneficial microbes and sustainable growth for plants.

1. Once a good
soil’s gone bad,
is it done forever?

2. Is it possible
to bring
dead dirt
back to life?

3. Make it
hold
water?

4. Restore its
ability to
feed plants?

6. Just
add
compost

7. Feed your soil,
not your plants

8. Supercharge soil
with beneficial microbes

9. Load up on
soil-essential
organic
matter and
nutrients

10. Improve
water-holding
capacity

11. Relieve compaction
and improve soil tilth

12. Repair damage
caused by development

13. Make new topsoil
Mix 1 part compost
with 2 parts excavated
native soil

14. Topdress soil
Add 1/8-1/4 inch
of compost and
rake to incorporate

15. Replenish soil
Add 3-4 inches
of compost and core
aerate or till into the
top 6-8 inches
of soil

16. Compost
contains
everything your
soil needs to ...

17. Nourish plants naturally
without using ‘junk food’

18. Absorb rain impact energy
to reduce erosion

19. Filter and reduce runoff to degrade
pollutants and cut sedimentation

20. Provide a welcoming environment
for beneficial soil organisms

21. You can fix a good soil gone bad.

22. One product | Many benefits | Superior results
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