Development of Landscape Architect Specifications for Compost in Landscaping (1997)
Clean Washington Center publication.

Selecting Commercial Compost
Sustainable Urban Landscapes Information Series from the University of Minnesota. The article gives compost specification suggestions and an extensive table of compost uses.

Soil Amendment for the Establishment of Turf and Landscape
Explains the quality parameters for compost, different feedstocks. Includes specifications for the use of yard waste incorporated in soils.

Blended Topsoil, Turf Establishment and Renovation

Compost Manufactured Topsoil
Information from Agresource on making topsoil from compost.

Tree and Shrub Planting

Park Design - Soil Preparation
From Park Design, Municipal Park Management and Urban Forestry by Leonard Phillips

Ornamental Plants

Using Compost in Landscape Beds and Nursery Substrates
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service provides this resource for commercial growers and professional landscapers on how to apply compost for ornamental plants.

Erosion Control

A Simple Story About Compost and Erosion
Filter from the Texas Coastal Watershed Program.

For more information, contact Anr.Compost@state.vt.us