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Philadelphia Compost Delivery
Philadelphia Compost Delivery

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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
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Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

One cubic yard of this compost covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is right for lawn top dressing. For bed work you will till it in at 2 to 3 inches, so figure closer to 110 to 160 square feet per cubic yard depending on how deep you go. Measure your bed or lawn area first, then decide which depth matches the job before you order.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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Philadelphia Compost Delivery

Philadelphia Compost Delivery

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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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
Google Review

Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

One cubic yard of this compost covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is right for lawn top dressing. For bed work you will till it in at 2 to 3 inches, so figure closer to 110 to 160 square feet per cubic yard depending on how deep you go. Measure your bed or lawn area first, then decide which depth matches the job before you order.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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Choose your quantity

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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Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

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Sit back and wait

Sit back, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

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Easy to order, great service, and great product. We enjoy the final look of a very neglected beds we inherited!

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Compost pairs naturally with a topsoil blend if you are building up a new bed from scratch, or with mulch laid over top to hold moisture in once the compost is worked down. A lot of Philadelphia customers order compost in spring ahead of vegetable beds and again in fall to top dress lawns before frost.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Finished compost should smell earthy, not sour or ammonia like. If a load smells off when it arrives, it likely was not fully cured, and using it right away can actually stress plants rather than feed them. Let it sit a few days uncovered if you notice a strong smell, spread thin so it airs out, then work it in once the smell settles to a normal soil smell.

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The most common mistake with compost is piling it too deep on lawns, thinking more equals faster results. At more than an inch on turf, compost can mat down and actually smother grass instead of feeding it. Keep lawn applications thin, rake it into the existing grass rather than leaving clumps, and let it work down into the soil over a couple weeks rather than sitting on top.

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If you are amending a full bed, compost stretches further mixed half and half with existing soil rather than used alone at full depth. This also helps with Philadelphia's tighter silt loam and clay pockets, since straight compost over dense clay can create a layer that water perches on instead of draining through. Blend it in with a tiller or fork rather than laying it as a cap.

Building Better Soil in Philadelphia

Philadelphia's silt loam is decent structure to start, but decades of construction fill and compaction around rowhomes and rebuilt yards leave a lot of city soil dense and slow to drain. Compost worked into the top few inches opens that up and feeds the microbial life that keeps a zone 7b lawn and garden bed productive through our swing seasons. With last frost around April 10 and first frost around October 25, there is a real window in both spring and fall to till compost into beds before planting or before winterizing. It is also useful as a light lawn top dressing on the thin, foot traffic worn turf you see in a lot of Philadelphia yards.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Will compost help my Philadelphia yard's compacted soil?

Yes, that is one of its main jobs. A lot of Philadelphia lots have compacted fill or dense clay pockets under the silt loam topsoil, and working compost into the top few inches breaks that up over time while feeding soil microbes. It will not fix compaction in one pass, but consistent applications in spring and fall improve structure season over season.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 500 square foot lawn?

At a 1 inch top dressing depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, so a 500 square foot lawn needs roughly 1.5 cubic yards. If you are tilling compost into a new bed instead of top dressing turf, plan on 2 to 3 inches deep, which covers less area per yard, closer to 110 to 160 square feet per yard.

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When is the best time to apply compost in Philadelphia?

Compost works in either spring or fall here, it is not a one season material. Spring application ahead of planting, after the April 10 last frost, gives beds a head start. Fall application before the October 25 first frost lets compost break down over winter and improve soil structure before spring planting begins.

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Where will the delivery truck place the compost pile?

The load gets dropped on a hard, flat surface you point out, typically a driveway or curb area, since many Philadelphia rowhome lots do not have direct backyard truck access. You choose your delivery date at checkout, and it helps to clear the drop spot and have a wheelbarrow ready if the final spot is a backyard bed.

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Should I get compost or topsoil for a new garden bed?

For a brand new bed with no existing soil structure, topsoil gives you the bulk volume and compost adds the organic matter and nutrients, many customers order both. If you already have soil in place and just need to improve it, compost alone tilled in at 2 to 3 inches is usually enough without needing topsoil.

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