Compost

Compost — Organic Soil Conditioner That Wakes Up Tired Soil

Our Compost is fully decomposed organic matter screened to a uniform texture and ready to spread. It's the secret weapon for tired lawns that won't green up no matter how much you fertilize, and the foundation New England gardeners build into raised beds when they want vegetables to actually produce. Living soil grows healthy plants — compost is what makes soil come alive.

At a glance

What it's good for

• Lawn top-dressing in spring or fall to thicken turf and improve soil biology
• Amending raised garden beds and vegetable gardens
• Loosening heavy clay soil and improving moisture retention in sandy soil
• Tree and shrub planting backfill, where strong root development matters

How much do I need?

For lawn top-dressing, 1 yard covers about 650 sq ft at 0.5" depth — the gold-standard application rate. For amending a 4' × 8' raised bed, mix 0.4 cubic yards into the existing soil. New garden bed going in fresh? Plan on 1–2 inches of compost worked into the top 6" of soil before planting.

How Compost compares

• vs. Topsoil Loam: Topsoil is the mineral soil structure. Compost is the organic amendment you ADD to topsoil. Different roles — use both together for best results.
• vs. Super Loam: Super Loam already has compost blended in. If starting fresh, Super Loam saves a step. If amending existing soil, compost-on-top is the move.
• vs. Garden Soil Mix: Garden Soil Mix has organic matter as part of a ready-to-plant blend. Compost is pure amendment — you decide how much to add.
• vs. Mulch: Mulch sits on top of soil to suppress weeds and retain moisture. Compost gets mixed INTO soil to feed plants. Different products, different jobs.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best time to top-dress a lawn with compost?
Early spring or early fall, after aerating, at 0.25–0.5" thick. Both seasons work; spring kick-starts the season, fall feeds the roots heading into winter.

How much compost for a 4×8 raised bed?
For amending existing soil, 0.4 cubic yards mixed in. For top-dressing an established bed, 1–2" — about 0.07 yards. Compost works hardest when mixed in, not piled on top.

Will compost smell?
Properly finished compost smells like rich forest soil — earthy and neutral. Anything that smells sour, sulfurous, or ammoniated is incomplete compost and should be aged longer.

Does compost add nitrogen?
Yes, gradually — typically 1–2% nitrogen by weight, released slowly as soil microbes work it. Not a fast-acting fertilizer; compost is a soil-biology builder more than a feed.

How much does a cubic yard weigh?
About 1,200–1,500 lbs per cubic yard.

Do you deliver in the Boston area?
Yes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.

Same-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We run compost across Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk County.

Pair with our screened topsoil loam for new lawn or grading work, or our garden soil mix when you want a ready-to-plant blend instead of building it yourself.

Order today — the organic boost your soil has been asking for.

• Same-day & next-day delivery available — weekends fill fast, order early.
• Curbside or on-property drop — let us know at checkout.
• Up to 6 yds per load for dense materials (gravel, soil, rock, sand) — mulch loads carry up to 10 yds. $100 flat rate, no minimum order.
• Job site delivery available — live load tickets and signed BOLs on request.
• Questions? Call (617) 645-0987 or see full delivery info →