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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.
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How Much Compost Do I Need?
How Much Compost Do I Need?
One cubic yard of compost covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the right thickness for topdressing an established lawn. For bed work, plan on 2 to 3 inches tilled in, so that same yard covers closer to 110 to 160 square feet depending on depth. Measure your bed or lawn area first, then match it against the depth you actually need rather than rounding up.
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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.
Great service. We ordered topsoil from Mulch Mound and the best experience. Thank you so much!
How Much Compost Do I Need?
How Much Compost Do I Need?
One cubic yard of compost covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the right thickness for topdressing an established lawn. For bed work, plan on 2 to 3 inches tilled in, so that same yard covers closer to 110 to 160 square feet depending on depth. Measure your bed or lawn area first, then match it against the depth you actually need rather than rounding up.
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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked ...
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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my order in for the next day online and they came right at 9 AM. The employee who dropped off the mulch did a great job, putting it right on the tarp I laid out, she even made sure none of it got on the yard and double checked the truck bed to make sure it all came out. The mulch was exactly what I needed and arrived right on time.
We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering...
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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were on time, they were able to deliver in 48 hours, they were generous with the portion (we got 9 yards and it felt like a FULL nine yards!), the driver was polite! We have ordered from reputable places, and there is always a little trash in the mulch. The mulch we recv'd from Mulch Mound had barely any... we were pleasant surprised!!! Color was great! Not to mention - the price was competitive and LOWER than other mulch places around. We will use again !! Highly recommend! Thanks Mulch Mound!
Complete Your Outdoor Project
Compost pairs naturally with a mulch topdressing once it is worked in, since the mulch holds moisture over the amended soil through Placerville's dry summer stretch. If you are building new beds in decomposed granite, some growers blend in a soil conditioner or coarse sand alongside the compost to improve drainage further. For lawn renovation work, compost topdressing is often followed by overseeding while the soil is still loose.
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Mulch Mound Pro Tip
In decomposed granite soil, compost sitting on the surface can crust over and shed water just like the native soil does. Work it into the top few inches with a rake or tiller rather than leaving it as a surface layer, except on lawns where a thin 1 inch topdressing is meant to filter down through existing turf. Working it in gets the organic matter into contact with roots faster.
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The most common mistake with compost is piling it on thick thinking it will feed the soil faster. Past 3 inches tilled into beds, compost can actually tie up nitrogen temporarily as soil microbes work to break it down, which shows up as pale, slow growing plants for a few weeks. Stick to the 1 to 3 inch range and let it do its job over a full season instead of overloading it.
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Fall application in Placerville gives compost the whole wet winter to break down and integrate before spring planting, which is why a lot of local gardeners order in October or November ahead of first frost. Spring orders work too, especially for lawn topdressing timed just before the grass greens up. Either way, pairing a compost order with a mulch delivery on the same trip saves a second delivery fee.
Building Better Soil in Placerville
Decomposed granite around Hangtown is gritty and fast draining, which means it sheds water and nutrients before roots can use them. Finished compost worked into that soil gives it something to hold onto, both moisture and nutrients, which matters at 1867 feet where summer heat and dry air pull moisture out fast. Zone 9b gardeners here use compost heavily on vegetable beds and perennial borders each spring, then again in fall to rebuild what the growing season used up. It is also the easiest fix for lawns thinning out over decomposed granite subsoil.
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.