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).

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. If you are tilling compost into a new or struggling bed, plan on 2 to 3 inches worked into the soil, which means closer to 100 to 160 square feet per yard depending on how deep you go. Measure your bed or lawn area first, then match it to the depth you actually need 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.

Rogers Compost Delivery

Rogers Compost Delivery

4.7
137 reviews
Regular price $60.00 per Yard
Regular price Sale price $60.00
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Type
Size
Hand-picked local yards
4,000+ regional deliveries
Dedicated support
Why order through Mulch Mound

The best local compost, without the guesswork.

We hand-pick and partner with the best yards in your region, keep only the ones our buyers rate well, and back each load with our guarantee.

Mulch Mound Guarantee

If your compost isn't the quantity or quality you ordered, we'll make it right.

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).

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. If you are tilling compost into a new or struggling bed, plan on 2 to 3 inches worked into the soil, which means closer to 100 to 160 square feet per yard depending on how deep you go. Measure your bed or lawn area first, then match it to the depth you actually need 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.

View full details

How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

1

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.

2

Select your delivery date

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

3

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.

From The Mouths of Rogers Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
Google Reviews

Complete Your Outdoor Project

Compost pairs naturally with a topsoil blend if you are building a new bed from scratch on our rocky clay base, and with mulch on top once the compost is worked in to hold moisture and slow weeds. For lawn topdressing, some people follow with an overseed while the compost is still fresh. None of it is required, but it is how most yards around here actually get built out.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

On Rogers clay, do not till compost in and walk away. Clay particles will re-seal around fresh organic matter if you do not follow up with a second light pass a week or two later, especially after a dry spell. Water the bed in after tilling so the compost starts breaking down and knitting into the clay instead of sitting as a separate layer that roots skip over.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see is piling compost on thick thinking more equals faster results. Past 3 inches tilled in, or more than 1 inch topdressed on lawn, compost can actually tie up nitrogen temporarily as it finishes breaking down, which stalls grass and new plantings instead of helping them. Thin and repeated applications beat one heavy dump every time.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Because compost sells here in both spring and fall, timing your order around a planting project rather than a season works fine. If you are amending several beds across a season, ordering one larger yardage delivery instead of several small ones covers more ground per trip and keeps material moving instead of sitting bagged and drying out before you get to it.

Building Better Soil in Rogers

Rogers sits on rocky clay that compacts hard and drains slow, so roots struggle to push through without help. Compost breaks that structure up over time, adding organic matter and air pockets that clay alone will never give you. With a growing season bounded by an April 15 last frost and an October 28 first frost, most people here are working compost into beds in spring before planting or in fall once the heat breaks. Either window works, the clay needs the help year round.

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

Click a question to see the answer

Answer

Will compost actually help my clay soil in Rogers?

Yes, that is its main job here. Rocky clay compacts and drains poorly, and working 2 to 3 inches of compost into the top layer breaks up that structure over time, giving roots room to spread and water somewhere to go besides pooling on the surface.

Answer

How many cubic yards do I need for a quarter acre lawn topdressing?

A quarter acre is about 10,890 square feet. At 1 inch deep, one yard covers 324 square feet, so you would need roughly 34 cubic yards to topdress the whole lawn. Most people split large lawns into sections and topdress high traffic or thin areas first if a full application is not needed.

Answer

Is spring or fall better for adding compost to my beds here?

Both work, compost sells in both seasons in Rogers for a reason. Spring gives beds a head start before summer heat, fall lets compost break down over winter before spring planting. Pick based on your project timeline, not the calendar, since our last frost is mid April and first frost is late October either way.

Answer

Where will the compost be placed on delivery day?

We drop the load at a driveway, curb, or other accessible spot you designate when scheduling. Make sure the area is clear and reachable by truck, and have a plan for moving it to beds or lawn areas since we place the pile rather than spread it for you.

Answer

Should I get compost or topsoil for a new bed?

If your bed already has soil and just needs structure and nutrients, compost alone worked in 2 to 3 inches does the job. If you are building a bed from scratch with no real soil base, a topsoil blend gives you volume and compost adds the organic matter, so many people order both together.

More delivery around Rogers, Arkansas

All Rogers, Arkansas landscape supply