Common weed seeds and pathogens are destroyed when temperatures within the piles are maintained at 55 degrees Centigrade for several days. The compost is then screened to filter out large particles of debris. Since it has and holds nutrients, it acts as a slow release organic fertilizer. As a topdressing in turf renovation programs. As a component in a potting soil mixture for nursery and greenhouse crop production.
Delivery is an additional charge.
The location will be inspected to determine if it is a suitable site for a street tree. He and Mrs. Havenner were long time residents of the Calvert Hills section of College Park prior to his retirement when they moved out of the area.