Farm Compost Use

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Compost Releases Nutrients

 
  Compost is great for establishing lawns or new plantings
 
As a component of soil, compost releases nutrients to plants, prevents erosion, reduces compaction, aids in moisture retention and improves soil structure.  Unlike peat, our farm compost has nutrients available from it's ingredients like manure, grass clippings and leaves.  Finished compost has been shown to aid plant resistance to harmful diseases by promoting a healthy soil environment for roots.  Used as a soil conditioner, compost increases moisture retention in sandy soils and lightens heavy clay soils. We recommend that you have your soil tested so that you can know how much organic matter is needed along with other valuable information.  Contact your county Extension Agent for instructions on how to have your soil tested.  See our test results for information about the value of nutrients available in our compost.
 

How to Use and Purchase Farm Compost, Topsoil & Mulch

 
 
 
 

Blend compost in at a ratio of up to 50% compost to 50% existing soils.  Or use as a mulch applied at 1-2 inches, it helps soils retain moisture and decreases the need for frequent watering while additionally preventing weed growth.  For new beds or filling in spots we recommend our topsoil which has our farm compost already blended in. See the calculator below to estimate how many cubic yards of compost, topsoil or mulch you need.  The first loader pictured contains 1 cubic yard of compost.  We deliver!  Just call or email Bryan at 248-467-4093.

Farm Compost Ingredients:  grass clippings, leaves, paper lawn bags, brush, woodchips, manure, food waste

Leaf Compost also available while supplies last

*Ask us about your compost needs for Certified Organic Produce

Average Age:  2  years old

Farm Compost Prices or Screened Topsoil-Compost Blend
$20.00 per cubic yard,  1/2" double screened, loaded
$1.00 per your container for as much as you can lift of our screened compost or topsoil, bring your own shovel please
For Wholesale Prices,  Please call Sandra Tuthill: 248-207-6201

Hardwood Mulch                                     Delivery Available
$25.00 per cubic yard                                For fast service and prices call Bryan:  248-467-4093
                                                                            Or email: mailto:bjttrucking@gmail.com
Woodchips                                              All prices subject to change
$10.00 per cubic yard                               * 1 cubic yard of compost averages 1800 lbs.

 

 
Calculate how many cubic yards you need
 
 

Our Compost Test Results

 
 
 


A&L Great Lakes Laboratories, Inc. tested our compost for herbicides and insecticides.  No detectable levels of any pesticide was found.

 
Compost Test Results
 
 

From Trash to Treasure

 
According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, it is established that up to 25% of the municipal waste stream consists of grass clippings, leaves, garden debris and other organic yard wastes. 
 
Yard waste is the second largest recoverable part of the waste stream, after paper products.  Since Michigan's yard waste ban took effect in 1995, the state estimates that 14% of the total waste stream has been diverted from landfills.  These organic waste materials can be converted into compost.
 

Michigan soils frequently contain less than 1% organic matter.  The application of compost can raise soil organic matter content to 25% and results in improvements in soil fertility, structure and moisture levels.

We are glad to have the opportunity to partner with our customers to turn waste materials into valuable products.

   
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