Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Home and Garden: [header] How to keep soil moist [title] Mix organic compost into your soil. [step] Compost will also improve soil drainage and water retention, as well as improve the overall nutrient composition of the soil. Spread handfuls of the material over the surface of the soil, then use a till or a pitchfork and mix the compost with your existing soil.

Ending1: Fill the newly-dug area with smooth, organic soil and, once the soil has risen to the surface, spread the compost using a hoe or tiller. Water the area thoroughly and provide plenty of mulch, a rich mixture of materials, if necessary. Ending2: [substeps] For extra moisture, sprinkle a thin layer of scrap manure on top of the top of the organic materials. Using a tiller or shovel will make cleanup much easier. Ending3: As such, the organic content of the compost should be active and working by the same ratio. [substeps] Baby compost and garden compost are both excellent organic compost options. Ending4: Organic compost is most useful in yards or garden beds, rather than potted plants. [substeps] Conventional organic compost will have a ph level of around 7 and contains nutrients that will strengthen your soil.

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