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Pullman Compost Delivery
Pullman 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.
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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of compost covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the right rate for lawn top dressing. For garden beds you want 2 to 3 inches tilled in, so figure closer to 100 to 160 square feet per yard at that depth. Measure your bed or lawn area first and work backward from there rather than guessing.

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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Pullman Compost Delivery

Pullman 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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
Google Review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of compost covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the right rate for lawn top dressing. For garden beds you want 2 to 3 inches tilled in, so figure closer to 100 to 160 square feet per yard at that depth. Measure your bed or lawn area first and work backward from there rather than guessing.

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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Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wan...

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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I compared it to competitors and I will definitely be becoming back.

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Lindsay Mangan
Lindsay Mangan

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...

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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!

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Compost pairs well with a topsoil blend if you are building new beds from scratch, since straight compost is too rich to plant into directly. For lawn work, many Pullman customers order compost alongside a bagged grass seed suited to zone 6b to overseed right after top dressing. If you are mulching after amending beds, a bark or wood mulch on top holds moisture through the dry Pullman summers.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Pullman's silt loam holds water differently than sandy or clay soils, so freshly delivered compost can sit wet and heavy for a day or two after a fall rain. Let it drain slightly before tilling into beds or it will clump instead of blending in. If you are top dressing a lawn, wait for a dry afternoon so the compost filters down to the soil instead of matting on top of the grass blades.

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The most common mistake we see is piling compost on too thick, thinking it will feed the lawn or bed faster. At more than 3 inches worked into a bed, compost can actually lock up nitrogen while it keeps breaking down, starving whatever you just planted. Stick to 1 inch on lawns and 2 to 3 inches tilled into beds, and reapply next season rather than overloading now.

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Compost sells well in both spring and fall here, and timing depends on your project more than the calendar. Fall works well for lawn top dressing since it feeds the soil biology over winter before spring green-up. Spring is better for bed amending right before planting season starts after the May 5 last frost. Either way, buying compost with your topsoil or mulch order in one delivery saves a second trip.

Building Better Soil in Pullman

Pullman sits on silt loam that drains fine on the surface but compacts easily under foot traffic and equipment, especially on the slopes around campus and the older neighborhoods. Compost worked into that soil breaks up the fine particles and gives roots room to move, which matters in a zone 6b climate where the growing window between May 5 and October 5 is not that long. People here use it to build raised beds and amend the compacted clay-silt mix left behind by new construction. It also works as a lawn top dressing before overseeding, since Pullman lawns take a beating from the freeze-thaw cycle each winter.

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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How much compost do I need for a flower bed in Pullman?

Measure your bed's square footage and plan for 2 to 3 inches tilled in. One cubic yard covers roughly 100 to 160 square feet at that depth, so a 200 square foot bed needs about 1.5 to 2 yards. Silt loam soil here benefits from the higher end of that range if it has never been amended before.

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How many cubic yards do I need to top dress my whole lawn?

At the standard 1 inch top dressing depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet. Measure your lawn's total square footage and divide by 324 to get the yards you need. Most Pullman residential lawns run 1 to 3 yards depending on lot size.

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When should I put compost down, spring or fall?

Both work, it depends on the project. Fall top dressing before the October 5 frost helps soil biology work over winter and sets lawns up for spring. Spring application ahead of planting, after the May 5 last frost, is better for amending beds right before you put plants in the ground.

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Where will the compost be dropped and do I need to be home?

We place the load wherever you point us at delivery, typically a driveway or the closest flat spot to your work area. You do not need to be home, but someone should confirm access ahead of time if there is a gate or narrow drive, since compost trucks are heavy and need solid ground to tip on.

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Should I get compost or topsoil for my new bed?

Compost alone is too rich to plant directly into, so most new beds need a topsoil base with compost worked in at 2 to 3 inches. If you are amending an existing bed with decent soil already, straight compost tilled in is usually enough. We can help size a blend if you are starting from bare ground.

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