Sphagnum Peat Pellets Soil Conditioner 5-3-5 25lbs

A great source of organic matter than improves soil structure in lawns and gardens while also adding nutrients! 

• Increases soil water retention
• Peat pellets aerate lawns, gardens beds, and spaces around the roots by loosening heavy soils and adding body to sandy soils
• Adds organic matter
• Improves soil structure
• Can be applied with most fertilizer spreaders

Rates And Methods Of Application

Established Lawns:

• Apply 25 lbs per 1500 ft² or more for greater benefits
• Water thoroughly after the application to help break up and expand the pellets 
• Apply 2-4 times a year from spring to early fall

New Lawns:

• Properly prepare seedbed area
• Apply 25 lbs per 500 ft² and blend with the soil
• The seedbed has to be smooth and level to help the germination of the seeds (or the sod rooting)
• Remove any debris or small rocks
• Rolls surface
• Spread seeds or lay sod
• Keep the soil moist
• 4 weeks after germination of seeds or laying of sod follow the established lawn application instructions above for the next application

Gardens & Landscapes:

• At start of season spread 25 lbs per 150 ft²
• Mix into top 15 cm of earth if possible for best results
• During the season spread 10cm around plants (enough to partially cover the ground)
• Re-apply every month

Trees & Shrubs:

• Dig a hole 3 times the width of the root ball and just as deep as the root ball
• Slope the sides of the hole inward to 45 degrees
• Loosen soil in the bottom of the hole with a garden fork
• Mix 1 part peat pellets with 3 parts soil removed from the hole
• Place the tree/shrub in hole
• Fill around the root ball
• Compress moderately to remove air pockets
• Water and allow to settle
• Add remaining pellet/soil mix
• Water twice a week for 3-4 weeks

Ingredients

Nitrogen: 5%

Phosphorus: 3%

Potassium: 5%

Iron: 0.2%