New Lawns: Apply a 1-2” layer of McGill SoilBooster Premium Topsoil Blend to soil and incorporate to a 4-6” depth. Apply seed or sod, then rake and water.  

Topdressing:  Core aerate the turf making 4-5 passes over the area to be topdressed, then apply a ¼” to ½” layer of McGill SoilBooster Premium Topsoil Blend using standard topdressing equipment or apply by hand. Rake or back-drag the compost blend into the turf canopy and core holes. Seed, if necessary, and water. 

Topsoil Manufacturing/Upgrading: Mix 1-part compost blend with 2-3 parts existing soil, blend uniformly. Specific application rate depends on soil quality and planted vegetation.

Native Soil Garden/ Vegetable Beds: Apply a 1-2” layer to soil and incorporate to a 4-6” depth. Condition soil this way every 1-2 years, or as recommended per soil test analysis. 

Raised Garden/Vegetable Beds: Mix Topsoil blend with 25%-50% native soil to provide structure for planting. Water thoroughly & reapply each year, as per soil test recommendations.

Trees & Shrubs: Dig a hole the same depth as root ball and at least 2-3 times as wide. Mix 1-part compost blend with 2-3 parts of soil obtained from planting hole. Place the tree or shrub in the planting hole and apply amended soil around the root ball. Firm the backfilled soil & water.

Pre-plant: evenly apply 4 to 8 tons per acre, then incorporate into the soil, per soil test.

Topdress|No-till: apply to soils over entire field or concentrated in the planting rows. Application rate will be based on soil test results.