Gardening

so not sure how well it would work for us. I usually take a shovel and dig a hole and then do the same as you with the compost. We usually use one a gallon flexible pot with the bottom cut out and after planting the tomato seedling surround the plant with that pot. It is a convenient way to be able to water the plant later. On row crops like beans I just take a hoe edge and make a furrow, drop the seeds along the row and backfill. Everyone has their best method usually based on their soil.