Add 2 to 3 inches of Espoma Organic Mushroom Compost Blend to your garden area.

Add the appropriate amount of Bio-tone Starter Plus for the area.

Mix or rototill compost with the existing soil to a depth of 4–6 inches. Mix soil well and level with a rake.

Plant seeds or live plants following package directions or tag instructions.

Water thoroughly after planting, then water daily as needed until plants are established.

Begin a regular fertilizer program 30 days after planting.

Usage Chart

Planting Trees & Shrubs:

Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide.

Place the plant in the hole so it sits at or above the same depth it was previously growing (use the soil mark on the trunk as a guide).

Add Espoma Organic Mushroom Compost Blend to the native soil so the backfill is equal parts native soil and compost.

Add the appropriate amount of Bio-tone Starter Plus.

Fill the hole with amended soil, pack firmly, soak with water, and allow to settle. Add additional soil if needed.

Add mulch to conserve water and control weeds. Keep well watered until the plant is established.

Established Plants:

Add ½ to 1 inch of Espoma Organic Mushroom Compost Blend on the soil surface around the plant and water thoroughly.

For Planting Beds:

Mix or rototill compost blend with the existing soil to a depth of 4-6 inches. Mix soil well. Level with rake.

Individual Plants:

Add Espoma Organic Mushroom Compost Blend to the native soil so that the soil to backfill the hole is equal parts native soil and compost.

Fill the hole with amended soil.  Pack firmly, soak it with water and allow to settle.  Add additional soil if needed.