Quick answer
Finished compost is one of the most versatile materials in the yard. The mistake is assuming the same application works everywhere.
Finished compost is one of the most versatile materials in the yard. The mistake is assuming the same application works everywhere.
Vegetable and flower beds
Compost can be incorporated into existing garden soil or used as a component of a new blended soil.
Raised beds
Use compost to refresh an existing bed or as part of a balanced mix rather than automatically making the whole bed straight compost.
Lawns
Fine compost can be used as part of a top-dressing strategy, but the material must be spread thinly and evenly.
Trees and shrubs
Compost can improve surrounding landscape soil, but avoid burying trunks or radically changing planting depth.
Custom blends
Compost is a core organic component in many manufactured soil and growing-media formulations.
- Clean Green Organic Compost and Farmyard Manure Compost are separate products.
- If you are replacing a large volume of missing soil, choose a growing soil instead of assuming compost is the correct fill.
- Ask about current availability before large seasonal projects.
Turn the guide into an order.
Use the soil finder, open a product calculator, or send Specialty Soils your project details.
Frequently asked questions
Is compost the same as garden soil?
No. Compost primarily adds organic matter and is commonly used as an amendment or blend component. Garden soil is intended to function as a complete growing medium.
Can I use compost in raised beds?
Yes, especially to refresh existing beds or as part of a blend. It is not automatically the best material for the entire new bed volume.
How much compost should I use?
The amount depends on whether you are amending existing soil, top-dressing or building a new blend. Contact Specialty Soils if the project is large or unusual.
Use compost in the right part of the project
Compost is an amendment. Connect the guide to an existing-soil improvement plan and the correct product category.
