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 covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the right amount for lawn top dressing. For garden beds, you're working 2 to 3 inches into the soil, so figure closer to 110 to 160 square feet per cubic yard at that depth. Measure your bed or lawn area first, then decide if you're top dressing or tilling in, since that changes how far a yard goes.
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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 covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the right amount for lawn top dressing. For garden beds, you're working 2 to 3 inches into the soil, so figure closer to 110 to 160 square feet per cubic yard at that depth. Measure your bed or lawn area first, then decide if you're top dressing or tilling in, since that changes how far a yard goes.
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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 topsoil blend if you're building a new bed from scratch, since the topsoil gives you volume and the compost gives you fertility. For lawns, a lot of people order it alongside a light layer of screened topsoil after aerating. If you're mulching after amending, a bark or wood mulch on top holds moisture in that compost layer instead of letting it dry out in our dry air.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
With Pocatello's sandy loam, compost tilled in at 2 to 3 inches breaks down and integrates faster than in denser clay soils, so you don't need to wait as long between amending and planting. Still, give it at least a week or two before putting anything in the ground, especially with our short frost-free window between May and October. Working it in right after a rain, when the soil isn't bone dry from the elevation and low humidity, makes tilling easier and mixing more even.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
The most common mistake is piling compost on too thick, thinking more will feed the lawn or bed faster. Beyond 3 inches tilled in or 1 inch top dressed, it can actually lock up nitrogen temporarily as it continues to break down, which shows up as yellowing turf or stunted new plantings. Stick to the tighter depth ranges even if you have material left over, and save the extra for next season's amending instead of overloading one area.
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If you're doing both a lawn top dress and a bed till-in on the same property, order everything in one cubic yard delivery rather than splitting into two smaller orders. It's easier to manage one pile and wheelbarrow it to both areas than to schedule two deliveries for the same season. Fall applications also give compost all winter to keep breaking down before spring planting, which some Pocatello gardeners prefer over spring timing.
Building Better Soil in Pocatello
Sandy loam around Pocatello moves water through quickly, which is good for drainage but bad for feeding plant roots or holding fertility near the surface. Compost worked into that soil adds the organic matter it's missing, helping it retain moisture longer between waterings, especially with the elevation here at 4462 feet pulling humidity out of the air fast. It also matters for timing, with a last frost around May 17 and first frost by October 8, the growing window is tight enough that soil already in good shape at planting time makes a real difference. Whether you're prepping beds near campus at Idaho State or top dressing a lawn on the bench, this soil needs the help.
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.