How to use compost on a mulched area?

I had issues with cats and squirrels eating or pooping on all my flowers, so I decided to put landscaping fabric and mulch down around all my flowers. I now want to fertilize for the winter and don’t know how to go about it. I bought compost for my newly planted peonies and have tons left over. If I can’t fertilize with compost, can I use liquid fertilizer?

Yeah on using Compost! You will want to consider using it at the same time as you re mulch. If it is very fine, then consider raking it into the turf, especially in areas of concern. If it is woody, then I would suggest mixing it with your mulch now, as you would be re-mulching in Spring. If you aren’t opposed to a getting dirty, you can make your own Liquid fertilizer by filling a bucket a third the way with compost and the rest with water. Let it sit overnight, and vola! This way makes a weak ‘tea’. Here is a better way, but more involved. Compost Tea is far superior to liquid fertilizers and is beneficial to the environment and to environmentally sound businesses. Thank you, and Good Luck!

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