Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!
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One cubic yard of this compost covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the right thickness for top dressing an established lawn. For bed prep, where 2 to 3 inches gets tilled in, plan on closer to 110 to 160 square feet per cubic yard. Measure the actual bed or lawn area first, then match it to the depth you need rather than guessing.
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Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!
One cubic yard of this compost covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the right thickness for top dressing an established lawn. For bed prep, where 2 to 3 inches gets tilled in, plan on closer to 110 to 160 square feet per cubic yard. Measure the actual bed or lawn area first, then match it to the depth you need rather than guessing.
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Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will de...
Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!
Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of cautio...
Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!
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Compost pairs well with a mulch top layer once it is worked into beds, since the mulch holds moisture in and slows breakdown of the organic matter underneath. On lawns, a lot of Alexandria customers follow a compost top dressing with an overseed, especially heading into fall. If you are building new beds from scratch, ordering topsoil alongside compost lets you blend the two rather than tilling compost into subpar existing soil.
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Finished compost should smell earthy, not sour or ammonia-like. If a load smells sharp, it was not fully cured, and applying it too heavy can actually tie up nitrogen in your lawn instead of feeding it. Keep lawn applications to about 1 inch and work it in with a rake or the back of a leaf rake so it settles between the grass blades rather than sitting on top and smothering it.
A common mistake is treating compost like mulch and piling it on thick expecting faster results. More is not better here, past 3 inches tilled into a bed, you start locking up nutrients instead of releasing them. Thin, consistent applications done once or twice a year outperform one heavy application every few years, especially in Alexandria's silt loam where structure improves gradually rather than all at once.
Compost sells well in both spring and fall here, and timing depends on your project rather than the calendar. Spring application suits vegetable beds and new plantings ahead of the growing season, while fall application before the Nov 12 frost gives lawns time to absorb nutrients before dormancy. Buying in bulk cubic yards rather than bagged compost also cuts down on plastic waste and cost per square foot on any bed larger than a small border.
Alexandria sits on silt loam, which holds water fairly well but can compact and get dense over time, especially in yards that see heavy Louisiana rain. Compost worked into that soil breaks up density and adds the organic matter silt loam tends to lack on its own. With a growing season that runs from March into November in zone 8b, there is a long window for compost to keep feeding beds and lawns between amendments. Whether you are prepping a new bed near the Riverfront or reviving a tired lawn on the north side of town, compost is doing structural work, not just cosmetic work.
Finished compost is organic matter that has fully broken down into a dark, crumbly material with an earthy smell. It feeds soil life, improves structure, and helps beds hold water without staying soggy.
Work 1 to 2 inches into new beds, or topdress lawns with a quarter to half inch and rake it in. More is not better. Too thick a layer can smother roots instead of feeding them.
Spring and fall are both good windows. Spring applications feed the growing season ahead, and fall applications break down over winter so beds are ready at first thaw.
