Where to get compost in southern Delaware - Ask Extension
I have a small personal garden outside of Harrington. Where is a good place to get compost? I need more than I can get with household composting.
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Where to get compost in southern Delaware #879366
Asked July 30, 2024, 8:28 AM EDT
I have a small personal garden outside of Harrington. Where is a good place to get compost? I need more than I can get with household composting.
Kent County Delaware
Expert Response
Wonderful that you've been composting!
Unfortunately a specific commercial compost product cannot be recommended. Most any local greenhouse or garden center will have those products. I know of Blessing Greenhouses and Compost Facility, 9372 Draper Rd, Milford, and Blue Hen Organics, 33529 Fox Run Rd, Frankfort and Grizzly's Landscaping Supply, 14680 Coastal Hwy, Milton. It would be a good idea for you to read this attached source for information on buying commercial compost and to especially read the label so that you will be able to judge the product. For instance it is recommended the product have at least 30% organic matter and a near neutral pH.
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/em-9308-how-use-compost-gardens-landscapes
Also University of Delaware info on composting:
https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/environmental-stewardship/lawn-and-garden/backyard-composting/
Unfortunately a specific commercial compost product cannot be recommended. Most any local greenhouse or garden center will have those products. I know of Blessing Greenhouses and Compost Facility, 9372 Draper Rd, Milford, and Blue Hen Organics, 33529 Fox Run Rd, Frankfort and Grizzly's Landscaping Supply, 14680 Coastal Hwy, Milton. It would be a good idea for you to read this attached source for information on buying commercial compost and to especially read the label so that you will be able to judge the product. For instance it is recommended the product have at least 30% organic matter and a near neutral pH.
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/em-9308-how-use-compost-gardens-landscapes
Also University of Delaware info on composting:
https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/environmental-stewardship/lawn-and-garden/backyard-composting/
Thanks for responding. I have used Blessings in the past and am very happy with them but just wanted a double check. I’ll review the links you sent
Doreen Grzelak
Doreen Grzelak
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