Soil Mender Blend Plus consists of a premium mix of composted cotton burrs properly blended with a high quality, well aged, composted cattle manure, plus alfalfa meal and humate. Alfalfa meal is a very high quality soil amendment containing Triacantanol. Humates aid in the physical modification of soil structure, improving water infiltration and plant quality. This carefully blended product will put a "little kick" in your soil, because healthy soil makes healthy plants. Properly conditioned soils increase plant growth and vigor. Soil Mender Blend Plus, when used properly, is a non-burning, weed-free product used to mend poor soils and enhance healthy ones. Planting Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses Mix up to 25% Soil Mender Blend Plus with existing soil to backfill the prepared hole. Soil Enrichment of Beds and Vegetable Gardens Spread Soil Mender Blend Plus over top of soil until blackened. Till in if possible. Conserve Water, and Smother Weeds Spread Soil Mender Blend Plus over top of soil until blackened. Till in if possible. Prepare Soil for Seeding and Sodding of Lawns Spread 1"-1.5" of Soil Mender Blend Plus over desired area and thoroughly mix into existing soil.