FOGO Compost

The compost has a fine to medium, crumbly texture with well-broken-down organic particles, including tiny twig fragments, leaf remnants, and fibrous plant matter. It appears dark brown to almost black, indicating a high level of humus and organic content. Designed as an amendment rather than a standalone planting medium, FOGO Compost is ideal for blending with existing soils to enhance structure, fertility, and biological activity.

Key characteristics:

• Produced from council green waste (FOGO)
• Screened and fully composted for garden and landscape use
• Dark, rich, organic soil conditioner
• Improves soil structure, biology, and nutrient-holding capacity

Usage

FOGO Compost is used by councils, landscapers, and home gardeners to upgrade and rejuvenate existing soils:

1. Soil Improvement & Conditioning

   • Ideal for mixing into garden beds, new planting areas, and tired or sandy soils.
   • Enhances soil structure, helping improve water-holding capacity in sandy soils and loosening compacted/heavy soils.

2. Garden Renovation & Top-Up

   • Suitable for renovating old beds and refreshing the top soil layer.
   • Can be used as a light topdress over garden beds before being gently worked into the surface.

3. Vegetable Gardens & Edible Beds

   • When blended with existing soil or a suitable base mix, it helps boost organic matter and microbial life, supporting productive veggie patches and herb gardens.
   • Best used as an addition to soil, not as a sole growing medium.

4. Lawns & Turf Areas (Incorporation)

   • Can be incorporated into soil during preparation for new lawns, helping create a richer root zone.
   • Light topdressing (blended appropriately) can support lawn health and recovery.

Application Tips:

• Use primarily as a soil conditioner, blended into existing soil—typically at 10–50% by volume, depending on soil type and application (always follow local or supplier guidelines).
• Avoid planting directly into 100% compost; mix with mineral soil for a stable, long-term root environment.
• After incorporating, water thoroughly to settle the material and activate microbial activity.
• As a recycled product, quality suppliers typically maintain maturity and screening standards, but always avoid using compost that appears raw, smelly, or overly woody.