Topdressing.biz News: Topdressing Forums discussion about Topdressing as a business

In the Topdressing Forums one of our frequent contributors just answerd an aspiring topdressing applicator. This contributor pointed out the similarities and the complementary nature of topdressing and fertilization. For more information please click here:

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Summary:
Whitedove You may want to quit comparing topdressing to a fertilizer program, it will never show an exact cost justification.Compost is not considered a fertilizer by the US Compost council because of all the different inputs and N P K values it would be a nightmare to regulate.It is a soil amendment that when combined with aeration can improve the soil microbiology, help level the lawn and aid in producing a turf that is more drought tolerant.When you look at the cost it will appeal more to the upper end homes who can afford it.If you are actually spreading on a 1/2 acre lawn and the cost to you for the compost is $14 if you double that it would be $420 for the lawn.