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Dirt Booster^™ Plus

Name: Dirt Booster™ Plus
Brand: The Andersons Home & Garden
SKU: AMZDIRTB20
Price: 64.88 USD
Availability: InStock

Compost Starter and Soil Amendment

Covers up to: 6,000 sq. ft.

6,000 sq. ft.

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Overview

An all-natural compost starter and soil amendment
Works much faster than traditional composting methods
Get rich garden compost in 7 to 12 days
Increases and feeds the good microbes, bacteria and fungi in your soil to create ideal growing conditions that will last all season long
Dirt Booster Plus contains microbials, biochar, humic acid, corn distillates, and molasses
Mix Dirt Booster compost into your garden
Apply to lawns to increase organic matter
Can be used alongside any fertilizer program or used alone
Not sold in CA

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Use Dirt Booster to Create Super Compost

Do not plant directly in Dirt Booster Plus compost as this material will be very high in nutrients and doing so could result in burning. Instead, mix Dirt Booster Plus compost into your garden.

Dirt Booster Plus can be used with regular garden soil, but for best results it should be used with a manure compost. Microbes and fungi won't become active at low temperatures so make sure the manure or soil is warm by letting it sit in the sun for a few hours prior to beginning the application process.

1. Establish a work area and begin making your pile. First, put down a layer of manure compost. Then, sprinkle Dirt Booster Plus on top. Repeat this process until pile is at desired size.

2. Wet the pile lightly with a hose and allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before mixing the pile thoroughly and shaping it into a pyramid. At this time, the entire pile should feel moist but not wet. Once in a pyramid, gently make a hole from the top to bottom using a pole or a stick. Let the pyramid sit.

3. Let your pile sit for 2-3 days. Within 24 hours the microbial digestion will start and the pile will heat up as high as 130°F. You may see a white haze that looks like mold. This is good.

4. You may then mix the compost into your garden and plant in your garden as normal.

Apply Dirt Booster to Lawns

One 20 lb. bag of Dirt Booster Plus will cover 6,000 sq. ft. at the low rate, 5,000 sq. ft. at the medium rate, and 4,000 sq. ft. on the high rate. Apply with a broadcast spreader as normal and water in thoroughly after application.

Reapply Dirt Booster Plus to your lawn every 2-4 weeks in the summer or when temperatures are consistently 70°F and above.

Pro Tips for Best Results

Check The Forecast

Avoid applying before heavy rainfall so particles don't get washed away.

Mow First

Clear any lawn debris and make it easier for particles to reach the soil.

Clean Up

Sweep or blow product off the driveways/sidewalks back into the lawn.

Water Deep

Your lawn will need at least 0.2 inches of water.

Don't Bag It

Leave lawn clippings for at least one mowing to avoid particle pick-up.

Spreader Settings

We recommend using a broadcast spreader. These spreader settings are a guide. Many variables such as walking speed, terrain, particle size, density, and spreader condition can affect these settings. Be sure to calibrate your spreader before every application.

See All Settings

Frequently Asked Questions

Dirt Booster Plus is all-natural, therefore, pets and children are safe to enter back out onto the lawn immediately after application.

Yes, Dirt Booster Plus can be applied in conjunction with fertilizer applications on lawns.

Dirt Booster should be mixed in with the soil that a new plant is being planted in rather than applied on top of plants.

No, Dirt Booster is just a soil amendment and does not contain any grub control.

No, Dirt Booster is just a soil amendment and does not have pre-emergent properties.

Yes, Dirt Booster is safe for new grass and seed.

HumiChar is a soil amendment that provides the soil with the long-term benefits of BioChar DG along with the immediate benefits of Humic DG.

Dirt Booster Plus is an all-natural compost starter and soil amendment that contains HumiChar, microbials, corn distillates and molasses. Using Dirt Booster Plus will increase soil fertility, organic matter, and nutrient holding capability.

HumiChar can be applied anytime throughout the growing season while temperatures should be above 70 degrees when applying Dirt Booster.

Reviews

Overall rating: 4.851301 / 5 from 269 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Dirt Booster™ Plus is an all-natural compost starter that works faster than traditional methods, enriching soil and improving lawn health. Customers report significant improvements in lawn appearance and growth, with noticeable results in just a few days.

Summary topics

Results Achieved (16%): Many customers expressed satisfaction with the results achieved by using the product for routine applications and fertilizer.
Noticeable Difference (5%): Opinions vary, but it seems to make a big difference in just a few days.
Grass Growth Improvement (5%): It was reported by customers that the soil enrichment provided by the product helped improve growth of warm weather grasses.
Lawn Improvement (5%): It was highlighted by customers that the improvement of their lawns significantly improved after using the product.
Lawn Appearance (18%): A significant number of customers pointed out that their lawn looks amazing and healthier after using the Dirt Booster Plus.

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Review highlights

"I have put Dirt Booster on my Bermuda grass lawn for two years now and the lawn looks so much greener and healthier too." — Cynthia R.
"The grass color has improved dramatically, and my lawn is looking much better." — KURT S.
"of PGF complete this year and my lawn looks awesome." — Shannon H.

Reviews

I have a new fescue

"I have a new fescue lawn. The soil is very poor backfill with high Ph in an arid climate. We are having a severe drought and are under rigid irrigation restrictions. I first spread Dirt Booster Plus in mid July and it was like magic for my lawn. I have just spread a second application in mid September with half rate 16-4-8 fertilizer. It works!"

— Rick J. (5/5)

Applied on 8/31/26 with 16-0-8

"Applied on 8/31/26 with 16-0-8 application on newly laid latitude 36 Bermuda sod. Excellent product, will continue to use"

— Cory A. (5/5)

Your product DBP is amazing.

"Your product DBP is amazing. I've only started using this product for super compost. It has improved the vegetables I applied too."

— Eduardo O. (5/5)

"Love the product, great compost starter as well just wish it would cost less"

— Cory (5/5)

This product was very easy

"This product was very easy to apply to lawn. It was was very well manufactured."

— Victor B. (5/5)

So far seems to be

"So far seems to be helping with my soil restructuring project. The spreadability is ideal for established lawns after aeration is performed and my lawn looks healthy."

— Todd M. (5/5)

Cant beat it

"My lawn is so much more stabile since I have been applying this. Cant put too much and it helps alot."

— Josh O. (5/5)

"Love love love this product. It really does have effect on my grass. It gives a boost to the grass you don’t need to water every other day. Now i water my grass once a week."

— Faria (5/5)

great product

"great product"

— Steven K. (5/5)

Dirt Booster works

"In the heat of Louisiana, Dirt Booster is the real deal for mid summer soil health. St Augustine loves it."

— Tom H. (5/5)

Q&A

Just added Dirt Booster in early fall and temps dipped below 70 over night. Should I be concerned about any organics dying off with a temperature dip like that?: Did it cool down below 70°F and remain below 70°F, or did temperatures rise again? Please contact The Andersons Customer Service Team via email: info@andersonslawn.com.
Does Dirt Booster contain any Mycorrhizae fungi?: Yes, Dirt Booster has some strains containing mycorrhizae fungi.
Will dirt booster+ help breakdown thatch?: Dirt Booster over time will help break down thatch.
Can I use the dirt booster in my garden and just till it into the soil? Also how long do I need to wait to begin planting early veggies?: You may apply dirt booster directly to the soil, then water it in. You may begin to plant immediately.
Can Dirt Booster be simultaneously used with Duocide? If not, what's the recommendation for application of these two products -- which is applied first and timeframe for application of the second product (i.e., Duo 1st then DB 2wks later). TY: Yes, they can be applied one after another the same day.

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