I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).
About this compost
Finished screened compost, fully broken down and ready to work into beds. The general purpose choice for building soil that holds water and feeds roots.
I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).
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How Much Compost Do I Need?
How Much Compost Do I Need?
One cubic yard of compost spreads about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the right thickness for topdressing an established lawn. If you are tilling into a new bed, plan on 2 to 3 inches worked into the soil, which cuts your coverage down to roughly 110 to 160 square feet per yard. Measure your bed or lawn area first, then match it to the depth you actually need instead of guessing.
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About this compost
Finished screened compost, fully broken down and ready to work into beds. The general purpose choice for building soil that holds water and feeds roots.
I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).
How Much Compost Do I Need?
How Much Compost Do I Need?
One cubic yard of compost spreads about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the right thickness for topdressing an established lawn. If you are tilling into a new bed, plan on 2 to 3 inches worked into the soil, which cuts your coverage down to roughly 110 to 160 square feet per yard. Measure your bed or lawn area first, then match it to the depth you actually need instead of guessing.
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What is a Yard?
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Adjust the quantity to match your project. One cubic yard covers about 100 to 160 square feet at a 2 to 3 inch depth.
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Complete Your Outdoor Project
Compost pairs well with a mulch top layer once it is worked into beds, since the mulch holds moisture over the amended soil and keeps it from crusting. For lawn projects, many Aurora customers order compost alongside topsoil if they are leveling low spots at the same time. Both can be scheduled on the same delivery.
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Areas we deliver compost in Aurora, Illinois
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Finished compost should smell like earth, not sour or ammonia sharp. If a load smells off, it was not fully cured and can actually rob nitrogen from your soil temporarily as it finishes breaking down. Aurora's silt loam already sits on the heavier side, so working compost in rather than leaving it on the surface helps it integrate instead of forming a crust that sheds water in a dry stretch.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
The most common mistake we see is piling compost on too thick, thinking more organic matter means faster results. Past 3 inches tilled in, or more than 1 inch as a lawn topdressing, compost can actually tie up nutrients rather than release them. Thin and consistent beats a heavy one time application, especially on lawns where grass roots sit shallow.
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If you are amending several beds around a property near Phillips Park or elsewhere in town, order compost and mulch together and get both delivered the same day to save a trip. Compost goes down first and gets worked in, mulch goes on top after to lock in the moisture. Doing both in one spring or fall push means the bed is finished before the next frost date rolls around.
Building Better Soil in Aurora
Aurora's silt loam holds moisture well but compacts easily, especially in the older neighborhoods near Phillips Park where lawns have been mowed tight for decades. Compost worked into that soil breaks up compaction and adds the organic matter silt loam tends to lose over time. With a growing season bounded by a May 15 last frost and an October 1 first frost, most people here are either building beds in spring or refreshing them in fall before the ground locks up. Either window works, compost does not care which end of the season you use it.
What Finished Compost Is
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.
How Much to Apply
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.
When to Apply
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.