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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: 4.8536587 / 5 from 246 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%
Noticeable Difference: 5%
Grass Growth Improvement: 5%
Lawn Improvement: 5%
Lawn Appearance: 18%

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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 am a long time

"I am a long time customer of Anderson’s Lawn products. Great quality, great customer service and super fast and easy shipping. Highly recommend."

— Cliff J. (5/5)

Dirt Booster is a great

"Dirt Booster is a great product. have used in the past and will continue to use."

— david s. (5/5)

I use Dirt Booster Plus+

"I use Dirt Booster Plus+ on my lawn and garden. It has made the soil so healthy and it shows. Not sure if it plays any part in the fact that there are now hundreds of earthworms in my garden (I see them when I plant/transplant) AND in my lawn (I see them when I aerate)."

— Nancy S. (5/5)

Excellent product for my lawn.

"Excellent product for my lawn. I highly recommend this as a part of anyone’s lawn and garden soil improvement program."

— Dennis S. (5/5)

I had great results using

"I had great results using Dirt Booster Plus last year. My bermuda grass looked like a golf course. I'm expecting the same results this season. I always get superb products from The Andersons. You get what you pay for."

— Butch E. (5/5)

Great product for your yard.

"Great product for your yard. Used for several years."

— Wade T. (5/5)

I haven’t seen a difference,

"I haven’t seen a difference, I’m just getting started. San Antonio TX."

— Jay C. (5/5)

I added Dirt Boost Plus

"I added Dirt Boost Plus to my lawn program this year and I wish I'd started using it sooner. If you're dealing with hard, compacted clay soil like I am, this stuff is a game changer. Within a few weeks of applying it alongside my fertilizer, I noticed the soil was softer and easier to probe, and my grass was responding better to everything else I was putting down. The blend of humic acid, fulvic acid, and sea kelp is exactly what tired soil needs. It's not a fertilizer — it's a soil conditioner — and that distinction matters. You can throw all the nitrogen in the world at your lawn, but if your soil biology is dead and your nutrient uptake is poor, you're wasting money. Dirt Boost Plus addresses the foundation. It helps your soil actually work the way it's supposed to. Application was simple. The granules are easy to spread and I just mixed it into my regular fertilizer schedule. No issues with clumping or uneven distribution. I used it on both established Bermuda and a bare area I'm prepping for seed, and the difference in soil quality compared to untreated areas was obvious. If you're only buying fertilizer and skipping soil amendments, you're leaving results on the table. Highly recommend."

— Tyler J. (5/5)

Outstanding!

"Outstanding!"

— William K. (5/5)

Revitalized Soil Savior

"The Andersons Dirt Booster transformed my compacted Texas soil into nutrient-rich heaven. Its humic acid and micronutrients boosted microbial activity, improved water retention, and enhanced root growth—making plants thrive healthier and faster. Highly effective for sustainable soil health. The Andersons Dirt Booster transformed my compacted Texas soil into nutrient-rich heaven. Its humic acid and micronutrients boosted microbial activity, improved water retention, and enhanced root growth—making plants thrive healthier and faster. Highly effective for sustainable soil health."

— Jubens H. (5/5)

Q&A

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.
I see ingredients have corn distillates and molasses, will this attract ants: If applied evenly and then watered-in, Dirt Booster will not attract ants.

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