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One cubic yard of compost covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the right rate for topdressing an existing lawn. For bed work, plan on 2 to 3 inches tilled in, so figure closer to 108 to 162 square feet per cubic yard at that depth. Measure your bed or lawn area first, then decide whether you are topdressing or building soil, since the depth changes the order size a lot.
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I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as promised and place exactly where I asked. Excellent service! I will be ordering mulch next!
One cubic yard of compost covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the right rate for topdressing an existing lawn. For bed work, plan on 2 to 3 inches tilled in, so figure closer to 108 to 162 square feet per cubic yard at that depth. Measure your bed or lawn area first, then decide whether you are topdressing or building soil, since the depth changes the order size a lot.
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I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as pro...
I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as promised and place exactly where I asked. Excellent service! I will be ordering mulch next!
I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to...
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Compost pairs well with a topsoil blend if you are building a new bed from scratch in that silt loam base, and a layer of mulch on top after tilling helps hold moisture through the summer heat. For lawn topdressing, many people follow up with overseeding since the compost gives new grass seed a better rooting environment.
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Washington Court House soil is mostly silt loam, which drains slower than sandy soil and can stay soggy in low spots after spring rain. If you are amending a bed, wait until the soil is workable and crumbles in your hand rather than tilling compost into wet, sticky ground, since that just creates dense clumps instead of an even blend. A dry stretch in late April or in September usually gives you the right window.
The biggest mistake we see is piling compost on too thick, thinking more organic matter always helps. Past 3 inches tilled in, or more than 1 inch topdressed on turf, compost can actually lock up nitrogen as microbes work to break down the extra material, which can stall grass growth for a few weeks. Thin and consistent beats a deep layer every time with finished compost.
If you are doing both a lawn topdressing and a bed renovation in the same season, order the full amount you need in one delivery rather than two smaller ones, since splitting it usually means paying for a second trip. Compost also breaks down over time even in a pile, so store any leftover in a shaded spot and use it within a few weeks rather than letting it sit through a full season.
Silt loam around Washington C.H. is fertile but it compacts easily and can crust over after heavy rain, which limits water and air movement to roots. Compost tilled into that soil breaks up the crust and adds organic matter that keeps it loose through the season. With a growing season running from the last frost around April 20 to first frost near October 15, there is a real spring and fall window to work compost in before planting or before turf goes dormant. Whether you are amending a new bed near the courthouse square or top dressing an established lawn, this material is doing structural work, not just fertilizing.
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.
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.
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.
