Bulk Soil and Mulch Growing Guide

Al’s compost starts with a great potting soil that is mixed with recycled plant material from our growing operation. By aging the compost and adding organic material from plants, we create one of the finest soil additives around. This bulk compost is perfect to use in raised beds or to add as a premium soil mix in your landscape. Below are helpful guides to determine the quantity of soil and amendments for your needs.

 

PRODUCT

HALF YARD WEIGHT (lbs)

YARD WEIGHT (lbs)

Al’s Premium 3 Way

646

1293

Al’s Premium 3 Way w/ Top Soil

869

1737

Manure Compost

626

1252

Medium Fresh Fir

444

888

Dark Hemlock

566

1131

Hazelnut Shells

250

500

 

Transportation

Compact Truck (Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma)

PRODUCT

RECOMMENDED LOAD

Al’s Premium 3 Way

Delivery Recommended

Al’s Premium 3 Way w/ Top Soil

Delivery Recommended

Manure Compost

Half Yard

Medium Fresh Fir

Half Yard

Dark Hemlock

Half Yard

 

Half-Ton Truck (Chevrolet 1500, Dodge Ram 1500, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra)

PRODUCT

RECOMMENDED LOAD

Al’s Premium 3 Way

1 Yard

Al’s Premium 3 Way w/ Top Soil

1 Yard

Manure Compost

1 Yard

Medium Fresh Fir

Up to 2 Yards (Bed Allowing)

Dark Hemlock

Up to 2 Yards (Bed Allowing)

 

Three Quarter-Ton Truck (Chevrolet 2500, Dodge Ram 2500, Ford F-250)

PRODUCT

RECOMMENDED LOAD

Al’s Premium 3 Way

1 Yard

Al’s Premium 3 Way w/ Top Soil

1 Yard

Manure Compost

2 Yard (Bed Allowing)

Medium Fresh Fir

Up to 2 Yards (Bed Allowing)

Dark Hemlock

Up to 2 Yards (Bed Allowing)

 

How Much Product Do I Need?

Calculate how many cubic yards are needed by using the following formula: (L x W x D x .083)/27 = Cubic Yards

L: Length (Feet) | W: Width (Feet) | D: Depth (Inches)

 

By The Numbers

27 one cubic ft. bags = 1 cubic yard of product

13.5 two cubic ft. bags = 1 cubic yard of product 9 three cubic ft. bags = 1 cubic yard of product

4ft x 4ft x 1ft raised bed requires 0.6 yards of product 4ft x 8ft x 1ft raised bed requires 1.2 yards of product 8ft x 10ft x 2in flower bed requires 0.5 yards of product.

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