Your finished compost has many uses!

As a soil booster
Work in 2-3 in. of compost into top 6-8 in. of soil when ground is warm and moist. Compost retains moisture in the soil and loosens it allowing better aeration and drainage, and encourages the increase of soil organisms which help make nutrients available to plants. It adds body to light dusty soil and loosens heavy, sticky and clay type soils.

Vegetables
Mix soil with compost before planting. Side-dress (mulch) with 2-3 in. of additional compost for intensive and heavy-feeding plants.

Annual flower beds
Mix 1-2 in. compost into top 2-6 in. of soil before sowing seeds. Layer 1/2-2 in. compost on top of soil during growing season. Spread 1-2 in. partially decomposed compost over planting bed during fall clean-up; dig it into soil or cover with mulch for winter.

Perennials
Layer 2-4 in. of compost on soil and mix in before planting. Add fresh compost mulch annually to surrounding soil surface. Dig 2 in. layer of compost into soil 6-12 in. deep around all perennials just outside root zone.

Transplanting
Mix small amount of compost into each hole when planting flowers, small perennials and vegetables.

Trees and shrubs
Rake 1-2 in. layer of compost into soil, beginning 6-12 in. from the base and extending to 1 ft. beyond drip line. Cover with 2-4 in. of mulch.
Apply up to 4 in. of compost to fruit trees and berries. Cover with 4-6 in. of mulch.
Spread a mix of equal amounts compost and soil 1-2 in. thick over root area where plant roots are close to or protrude above the soil surface.
Cover with mulch.
Avoid use of compost or other amendments in planting holes for trees and larger shrubs. Roots may not spread into native soil. Instead, spread 2 in. of compost on soil surface around the plant, water it in, and cover with mulch.

Lawns
Spread sifted compost 1/4 in. thick in fall and early spring. For best results, aerate lawn before spreading and rake in after. In most cases applications of compost will reduce need for other lawn fertilizers.
Prepare for new lawn by mixing 2-3 in. of compost uniformly into the top 6-8 in. of soil before seeding.

Propagation mix
Mix up to 20% sifted compost with uniform mix of sand, perlite, vermiculite or potting soil for starting seedlings.

Potting mix
Mix sifted compost with equal parts garden soil and perlite or lava rock. In a soil-less mix, use 30% compost, more for moisture-loving plants.
Use sifted compost as a top dressing for container plants.

Compost Tea
Soak the finished compost in water (the longer the better) then strain out the solids to make a liquid fertilizer.
Use it to water transplants, garden flowers, vegetables, and container plants. Add to soil or use it half-strength as a foliage spray.