Using Compost in Your Garden: A Complete Guide to Finished and Unfinished Compost Applications

What do you do with compost once you've made it? In this fifth and final episode of our home composting series, we provide a comprehensive guide to using both finished and unfinished compost effectively. Discover foolproof ways to identify when your compost is ready, learn optimal application techniques for vegetable gardens, perennial beds, lawns, trees, and containers, and explore creative uses for compost at every stage of decomposition. From topdressing and mulching to trenching and compost tea brewing, this episode covers practical techniques for every season and garden type. You'll learn exactly how much compost to apply, when to use it, and how to maximize the benefits for long-term soil health. Whether you're a novice gardener or a seasoned composter, this episode delivers actionable advice to complete the journey from kitchen scraps to garden treasure, closing the loop on sustainable garden practices.