The spent compost that the mushrooms were grown in is wonderful for lawns and gardens. The highly enriched compost that is needed for the mushrooms is a terrific soil amendment and fertilizer. Since mushrooms do not contain chlorophyll, they do not use the nutrients that plants that grow in sunlight do, leaving a material that lawns and gardens thrive on. Continental Mushroom Compost and has been used by National Capital region gardeners for years, is available commercially from our farm:

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Compost FAQ

How Do I Determine How Much Compost I Need?

To calculate the amount of compost you require for either your lawn or garden use the following calculation: Length X Width X Height divided by 27 = yards

For Example: If your lawn is 50 feet long by 40 feet wide, the calculation is 50 feet x 40 feet x 3 inches (or 0.25 feet) divided by 27 = 18.5 yards

Because height has to be a fraction of a foot to calculate yards, 3 inches will equal 0.25. For calculating yards, use the following table to convert inches into a fraction of a foot.

Inches (")	Fraction of a Foot
1"	0.09
2"	0.17
3"	0.25
4"	0.34
5"	0.42
6"	0.50

How Do I Add The Compost To My Lawn?

Some general guidelines from our customers: Before adding the compost to a lawn, make sure the lawn is cut first. Put approximately 1/2 inch to a full inch on top of your lawn and rake it into the grass. Rake away the excess (including lumps and bumps) and then water your lawn.

How Do I Add The Compost To My Garden?

Some general guidelines from our customers: The amount of compost you will use varies on the soil condition of your garden. For soil that is poor condition, apply between 6 inches to 8 inches of compost. For soil that is in good condition, apply between 3 inches to 4 inches of compost.

Put the desired amount of compost on the garden area you are treating. Mix the compost into the soil in a 2:1 ratio (that is, 2 parts soil to 1 part compost).