Topdressing.biz News: Could we have too Much Organic Material on our Lawn?

The short answer as my collegue out west states in her article could be .... but let's read on.

Summary:
Can you have too much organic matter in your soil?In the spring, we often add organic matter as a side dressing to established beds, incorporating it lightly around trees and shrubs.In an established bed or for top dressing an established lawn, add only one-quarter inch at a time and allow the plants to grow up through the new media.For new gardens or for areas that do not have underlying roots from shrubs and trees, consider breaking up that hardpan.Last year when I was putting in my landscape, we were able to break up the soil to a depth of 18 inches.The city of Boulder wants to help you save water while adding more beauty and interest to your yard.Take advantage of this program, Zero in on Xeriscape if you live in East Boulder, Table Mesa and Martin acres.Noxious weeds are those plants for which selling or dissemination is forbidden by law through the Colorado Department of Agriculture's plant industry division.The city and county of Boulder have written several grants, so we hope to be directly delivering information about myrtle spurge to you.Dormant oil may be petroleum-based or more eco-friendly vegetable-based, and while it's on the certified organic list of acceptable products, be sure to read and follow all label instructions.Colorado State University Cooperative Extension in Boulder County provides unbiased, research-based information about consumer and family issues, horticulture, natural resources, agriculture and 4-H youth development.

The Daily Camera: Home And Garden

http://www.dailycamera.com/bdc/home_and_garden/article/0,1713,BDC_2475_3629475,00.html

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