Did you check the pH of the soil?
Lime raises soil pH, you will want to know the pH before you ammend. Get one of those little kits in the nurseries with tablets. Costs about 5$.
You'll be better prepared that way. I would guess that the the soil is on the lower side of neutral which is perfect.
I'd take the roots out of the soil (what kind of roots?) and use some of that soil to mix with your compost and put it back in. If you go with straight compost you won't have to worry about pH.
Best of luck to you..
Peace- OD
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