Things You'll Need:
- Compost
- Large burlap sack
- Heavy duty twine
- Broom
- Large trash can
- Water
- Shovel
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Step 1
Make a compost pile by discarding food scraps and yard waste into a compost bin or a pile in your yard. Mix the compost monthly. Purchase composted manure from a garden nursery when you do not want to care for a compost pile.
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Step 2
Fill a large garbage can half way with water. Keep the hose near by to top the can off later.
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Step 3
Shovel three large scoops of the compost into a large burlap bag. Tie the top of the bag shut with heavy twine, leaving the ends of the twine long and attached.
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Step 4
Place the bag of compost into the garbage can. Place a broom over the top of the can and tie the bag to the broom with the ends of twine. Suspend the bag of compost in the can so that it does not touch the bottom of the can.
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Step 5
Top the garbage can off with more water until the level is just under the top of the can. Leave plenty of space at the top to compensate for any upcoming rain water.
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Step 6
Let the compost bag steep in the garbage can for up to a week or until the water is deep brown. Remove the bag from the can and dispose of the compost back to the compost pile, mixing it in well.
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Step 7
Dilute the repotting booster tonic with a ration of half water, half tonic. Apply the diluted tonic to the roots of the plants you are transplanting. Fertilize the plants with the tonic monthly at full strength or weekly at half strength.
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