Putting Compost On The Lawn

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BobbyFowler

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We've a build up of compost over the last 2 or 3 years in a compost container out the back. Can I spread this over the lawn & will it make any difference? It's not the worst lawn in the world but is a bit patchy and mossy. I tried lawn feed last year & also reseeded a section but it could still do with something extra.
 
I usually combine the lawn feed with compost and it works a treat. But make sure you rake it in...
 
The compost is pretty mucky looking. Will it actually spread out with a rake? I'm picturing it sticking tight to the rake & going nowhere.
 
You really need your compost to have broken down into fine crumbs before you can spread it out over your lawn. If it's a sticky, lumpy mess, you're probably better off digging it into the beds.
 
Reckon it'll be 2017 before that stuff turns into fine crumbs :) I'll fill it into the beds instead.
 
Leave it out in the air to dry for a while and it should be crumbly once it dries out.
 
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