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Kennebunk Blend is a dry, lightweight, finely textured dehydrated compost with the look of dark brown coffee grounds. It is also half the weight of normal compost. Made from 100% composted hen manure, it is specifically designed as a lawn and garden top-dressing that is easily applied using any drop or rotary spreader.

Finished compost can be 50% or more water, enough to make it damp, heavy and messy coming out of the bag. Dehydration solves these problems by removing most of that moisture. We use rich composted hen manure (higher in macro-nutrients than traditional cow manure) which we then dehydrate and pasteurize at 180 degrees (C) for 30 minutes. We also burn hen manure (instead of heavy fuel oil) to generate our heat, minimizing energy costs and recycling the entire waste stream. The carefully screened "fines" become an easily "spread-able" top-dressing that is less than half the weight of regular compost without any of the mess!

To apply, set your drop or rotary spreader to "wide open" and begin. We recommend an application rate of 1/16th of an inch on established lawns (use twice that for new lawns) or a light covering in the early spring and again in late fall. At this rate, one 2 cubic foot bag should cover 1,000 square feet. Once down, it should be immediately watered-in, ensuring it all gets in contact with the soil. It is organic and safe to use, thus the family can be back outside as soon you are finished.

You can also use Kennebunk Blend as a conventional soil amendment, exactly as you would any other bagged compost. Carefully combine it with native soil at a ratio of 1:3 (one part Kennebunk Blend for every three parts soil). It can be used in the same proportions when bedding annuals or planting perennials, trees, shrubs and vegetables. Spread any excess soil and compost on the surface.

This blend is named for the popular southern Maine seaside community of Kennebunk, long a popular summer resort and now a thriving year-round community.