Nutrient Deficient Soil? How to Fix It With Compost #shorts #soilhealth

Added: 2026-05-25

[00:00:00]Compost improves the soil structure, while fertilizer gives a quick [music] nutrient boost. How do I know if my soil is low in nutrients? Plants may grow slowly, look pale, or produce [music] poor yields. Use a soil test to be sure.

[00:00:14]How much compost should I mix into topsoil?

[00:00:18]A common rule is to mix 2 to [music] 4 in of compost into the top 6 to 8 in of soil.

[00:00:24]When should I add compost to the garden?

[00:00:25][music] You can add it in spring or fall, either spread on top or mixed in.