Alfalfa's Secret Soil Enhancer / Mulch, 1 cubic foot

 Alfalfa's Secret is an all natural mulch and soil amendment safe for use in your flower garden, vegetable garden, or fruit patch. Alfalfa's Secret is safe for kids and pets, doesn't require pesticides, and is made entirely from non-GMO alfalfa!

For Gardens and Landscaping: Early in the season or at the end of the season, Alfalfa’s Secret can be added and mixed into the soil throughout the root zone as a soil amendment. Depending on the fertility level of the soil being prepared, one to three inches can be mixed in the top 1-6 inches of garden soil. When preparing a new site for a garden, the higher end levels should be used. Once the desirable soil fertility levels have been attained, less will be needed to sustain a successful garden.

For Roses: Alfalfa’s Secret is rich in natural sugars. When surface applied to a rose garden, these sugars breakdown and release an alcohol called triacotanol. This has been found to be of significant benefit to the development of beautiful roses and encourages the rose plant to express themselves more.

For Potted Plants, Raised Beds, Container Gardening, Perennials, Trees, and Shrubs: Alfalfa’s Secret can be mixed with soils that are going to be used to backfill potted plants and various forms of raised/container gardens. The amount of mix will depend on the quality of the soil fertility that is being used as a backfill soil. A common starting point would be to mix three parts of backfill soil to one part Alfalfa’s Secret. Some dedicated container gardeners will then place a layer of Alfalfa’s Secret on the surface after the plants are up and growing. This rich mixture helps to retain moisture and provide a slow-release natural fertilizer that will support growth and flower production.

For Sod and Dead Soil: Alfalfa’s Secret can be applied to newly landscaped soils prior to the laying down of cultured sod. Newly landscaped soils are considered to be dead soil. The nutrients in Alfalfa’s Secret support the revitalization of these dead soils and feed the micro-organisms that will bring new life back to the soil that makes up the root zone for the new healthy grass.

As a Mulch: It can be applied topically on the ground under and between the growing plants. This should be done after the soil temperature reaches 60 degrees F. (generally about the first part of June in Minnesota). It is advisable to till any newly growing weeds before applying. Alfalfa’s Secret is best applied in thin layers of 1/2 inch to an inch per application. Apply these layers no more than once a month, making no more than 3 layers per growing season. An application of about 1 inch of Alfalfa’s Secret should result in a reduction in weed pressure. Gently working up the existing layer before applying the next layer allows the new layer to make contact with the natural soil microbes. Keep all seasonal mulches 2″ to 3″ away from the stems of garden plants. At the end of the growing season the original application and some extra application should be tilled into the soil for the benefit of the following growing season. Continued use of Alfalfa’s Secret topically or incorporated supports building the soil’s organic matter. In sandy soils, this helps to hold moisture in the root zone of your garden. In hard clay soils, it helps reduce the run-off of rain water and allow rain water to properly soak into the root zone.