{"product_id":"black-gold-organic-compost-50l-lawn-top-dressing-all-purpose","title":"Black Gold Organic Compost 50L - Lawn Top Dressing \u0026 All Purpose","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBlack Gold Organic All Purpose Compost 50L\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Gold Organic from \u003cstrong\u003eGro Worm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium all purpose compost enriched with \u003cstrong\u003ehigh potency worm casts\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in autumn it really comes into its own as a \u003cstrong\u003elawn top dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e that works its way down into the soil, giving grass roots the living, nutrient-rich base they need to thicken up and come back stronger the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause \u003cstrong\u003ewe feed the plants and the soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, every bag carries the natural microbial life and gentle nutrition of Gro Worm worm casts, which helps to improve soil structure, holds moisture where the roots can reach it and supports the deep, steady root growth that a healthy lawn depends on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy use Black Gold Organic on your lawn?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread as a top dressing after scarifying and aerating, it settles into the aeration holes and around the base of the grass, feeding the soil as it goes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps produce up to \u003cstrong\u003e6x stronger roots\u003c\/strong\u003e and delivers up to \u003cstrong\u003e4x moisture retention\u003c\/strong\u003e, so your lawn is better placed to cope with dry spells and heavy use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives grass seed a fine, rich bed to germinate in when you are overseeding thin or bare patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for levelling small hollows and dips, or for preparing the ground before laying new turf or sowing seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust as much at home in borders, beds, containers and hanging baskets, where it helps produce up to \u003cstrong\u003e8x more blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Use on Lawns\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn top dressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mow short, scarify and aerate, then spread a thin layer of around 5mm (roughly one 50 litre bag per 10m²) and brush or rake it into the surface so that the grass blades are still showing, watering it in if no rain is forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverseeding and patch repair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rake a layer of compost into the loosened surface, sow your seed and then cover lightly with a further dusting, keeping the area moist until the seed has germinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew lawns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dig or rotavate a 5cm layer into the top of the soil before levelling, then lay your turf or sow your seed as normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral Garden Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix 50:50 with soil when planting, or use it on its own for pots and baskets, firming gently and watering thoroughly afterwards. For an extra lift through the growing season, pair it with \u003cstrong\u003eGro Worm Lawn Boost Granules\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eLawn Boost Liquid\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gro Worm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53782694854992,"sku":"BGOL50","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/8662\/5872\/files\/50L-Organic_Black-Gold_PEAT_FR.jpg?v=1791540436","url":"https:\/\/www.groworm.co.uk\/products\/black-gold-organic-compost-50l-lawn-top-dressing-all-purpose","provider":"Gro Worm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}