Know your amendments
Amendments are tools, not contestants in a cage match. Compost builds bulk organic matter, castings concentrate root-zone biology, mycorrhizae inoculate compatible roots, and mulch protects the surface.
| Material | Main job | Where it goes |
|---|---|---|
| Compost | Bulk organic matter | Soil surface or upper layer |
| Castings | Concentrated root-zone amendment | Mixes, planting zone, top-dress |
| Mycorrhizae | Specific fungal root partnership | Direct contact with compatible roots |
| Mulch | Surface protection | On top, away from stems |
Open the three comparison guides in the library for application rates, limits, and the occasional amendment pun. Spoiler: the winner is usually “use the right tool for the job.”
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Three related guides worth reading next:
- Worm Castings 101 — What worm castings are, why they work, and how to use them.
- How to Build Living Soil — Living soil is not a bag recipe or a secret […]
- Compost vs Worm Castings — Compost and castings are relatives, not rivals. Compost handles volume; […]
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