Sweet Peet

Sweet Peet is a multi-purpose material. Read on to find out how it can benefit your property.

Protection from Acid Rain:

Spread SWEET PEET as a mulch around the base of trees and shrubs to a thickness of 3 to 4 inches. Coverage should include all areas within the drip line of overhanging branches. Mulch should taper off near tree trunks or the shoots of shrubs so as not to come in contact with the bark. Repeat application once a year. If mounding occurs after several years use, remove part of the previous application before re-applying fresh SWEET PEET. When SWEET PEET is used in this way it forms a protective barrier to absorb acid rain and gently neutralize it before it enters the root zone. When the drip line from trees or shrubs falls over an established lawn, follow the directions below for established lawns.

Planting Trees, Shrubs, and Garden Plants:

Prepare a hole twice the size of the root ball being planted. Make a mix of 50% SWEET PEET and 50% soil from the dug hole. After the planting is placed in hole, use the prepared mixture to back-fill around root ball. Water and tamp in firmly to avoid air pockets.

All Purpose Mulch:

SWEET PEET has the right color and texture to beautify mulched areas around all plantings. When spread to a depth of 3 to 4 inches it will prevent compaction, retain moisture, supress weeds, and slowly release nutrients to the root system for healthier, more vigorous plants. SWEET PEET is the perfect mulch for flower and vegetable gardens. Its alkaline nature neutralizes soil acidity which in turn releases locked-up nutrients to the feeder roots of garden plants. A 3 to 4 inch layer spread around plants is enough to supress weed growth, but you may use any reasonable amount without danger of burning. For longer lasting weed suppression, lay down several sheets of newspaper or heavy mill plastic first. During its formulation SWEET PEET goes through a composting stage where high temperatures destroy any weeds and most weed seeds preventing contamination of your garden. When tilled in at the end of each season, SWEET PEET enriches the soil and improves tilth, encouraging beneficial earthworms and replenishing microbes that are often destroyed by harsh chemicals and acid rain. When mulching around conifers and other acid loving plants, SWEET PEET should be mixed with an acidifier such as agricultural sulfur. Use in accordance with package instructions on the acidifier you select.

On Established Lawns:

SWEET PEET is used as a top dressing on lawns and can be spread thinly by hand or in a spreader set at its biggest opening. Avoid spreading so thick as to smother the grass. Rake in gently with a leaf rake. This application can be repeated frequently during the growing season with no danger of burning. For best results apply a few days after mowing. Used in this way, SWEET PEET will eventualy replace the need for caustic liming and will add a water retentive tilth to your lawn soil helping it during droughty, hot summer days.

To Establish New Lawns:

A 4 to 6 inch layer of SWEET PEET should be spread on desired area, along with any fertilizer or lime if recommended. Incorporate into soil and mix well using a rake, hoe, or roto-tiller. Smooth evenly before seeding.

Compost Medium:

SWEET PEET is an excellent bulking agent for starting new compost piles or for rejuvenating older, burned-out piles. Mix SWEET PEET with any organic compostable materials such as food scraps or lawn clippings. Any proportion of up to 75% SWEET PEET will compost.

Peat Moss Replacer:

Peat moss bogs are an important filtering and purifying system for water which recharges our deep-water aquifers. Because of this, many peat bogs are being conserved and many more are scheduled to be. You, the consumer, can play an important role in preventing the wholesale mining and stripping of this important, irreplaceable natural resource. There is a better alternative to peat moss use. SWEET PEET has been specifically formulated to replace peat moss. It can be freely substituted in any application where peat moss is used, and because it is sweeter and more nutritious it is a superior choice for you. Around acid loving plants Sweet Peet may be used amended with agricultural sulpher or other acidifying agents.