Tuck In Your Lawn & Garden

Posted on August 31, 2025

We all benefit from a routine before bed, whether it’s with a calming face mask, a cozy blanket, a bedtime story, or even a warm drink. Your lawn and garden are no different! A little fall routine with Grow Gold Compost will help them rest easy this winter and wake up vibrant come spring.

Your Lawn’s Bedtime Routine

Before frost sets in, help your lawn drift into a restorative slumber with this routine:

1. Trim the edges: Give your lawn one final mow. The grass should be cut to a relatively short height, so about 1.5-2 inches.
2. Tuck your lawn in: Sprinkle a light layer of Grow Gold Compost over your lawn like a warm winter blanket.
3. Fluff the covers: Gently rake the compost to help it settle in. Your lawn still needs sunlight and air, so make sure the grass blades can still peek through the blanket.
4. Offer one last sip: A good watering will help the compost start working and nourish the grass roots, setting your lawn up for success during dormancy.
5. Sweet dreams: That’s it! Your lawn is ready for hibernation…dreaming of a lush, green spring ahead.

Your Garden’s Bedtime Routine

Follow these steps and your garden will rest easy this winter:

1. Clean the space: Remove old plants, weeds, and debris from your garden bed. Think of it as tidying up the house before lights out. (Tip: Be sure to this garden vegetation into a yard waste bag or Compost It! cart so they can be transformed into the compost you use in the spring and fall!)
2. Apply a compost mask: Think of this as your garden’s nighttime skincare. Spread 2-4 inches of Grow Gold Compost over the soil like a nourishing face mask.
3. Give a gentle massage: Work the compost into the top layer of soil to help it absorb more effectively.
4. Whisper goodnight: You’ve done your part. The compost’s nutrients will work quietly all winter long, so your garden wakes up energized and ready to grow!

Purchasing Grow Gold Compost

Grow Gold Compost can be purchased by the bag or in bulk, so you’re covered whether your outdoor space is a smaller patio patch or a backyard jungle! View all locations and purchase options on our Purchase Compost webpage.

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