Bumper Crop

We stock Bumper Crop in 2 cubic foot bags that are 48 pounds.

We can deliver the bags of Bumper Crop to your location. In addition to delivery, we can also provide installation services. If you’re interested in having our team install your Bumper Crop, please book a landscape appointment and select Garden Cleanup, Mulch and Sod as the appointment type. If you are interested in having our landscape design team build out a patio, walkway, driveway or other hard surface, please book a Full Service landscape design appointment.

When installing a soil conditioner:

• Figure out what your soil already has and what it might need. Universities with horticulture departments typically have soil testing capabilities if you wish to send samples for them to identify.
• Measure your landscape to determine how much soil conditioner you will need in your area. When you know your measurements, you can visit us at Merrifield or put it into our convenient product calculator on our website and we can help you get the exact amount of Bumper Crop that you need.
• Take out all the debris you find in your yard. Removing leaves, branches, roots and twigs will help the soil conditioner get to the soil as quickly, completely and efficiently as possible. This will also help prevent weeds and pests from invading your yard.
• Use a garden fork or rake to till the soil where you’ll be adding the soil conditioner. Be careful to not hurt the soil structure or compact the soil too much as you are tilling, and refrain from tilling the soil when it is too dry or too wet, as it can damage the soil structure.
• Water the area thoroughly. Then, start spreading the soil conditioner around your desired area. Work the conditioner into the soil using a garden fork or rake. We recommend working the conditioner into the soil at a depth of 4 to 5”. This will help get the nutrients down into the root system. After you work and mix the conditioner into the soil, give it a good soak.

When using Bumper Crop to mulch roses and vegetables:

• Spread a layer of Bumper Crop about 1 to 3” deep around your roses and veggies.

In order to condition new lawns:

• Prepare the lawn with 2 to 3” of Bumper Crop, working it into the soil to a depth of 6”.
• Sow the lawn seed evenly over your space.
• Cover that seed with ⅛ inch more of Bumper Crop.
• Rake the area and water thoroughly.

For conditioning existing lawns:

• Spike the area to improve aeration first.
• Spread a ½” layer of Bumper Crop on the surface of the soil.
• Work the Bumper Crop into the grass with a lawn rake.
• Add fresh grass seed on the space and then water it frequently until the new seed germinates.

When planting new trees and bare-root plants:

• Dig a hole where the root ball will sit.

Fill in the hole with a mix of half Bumper Crop and half regular soil after you place the plant in its new home.

How do I know which soil conditioner to use?

Compost and other soil conditioners like McGills Premium Compost, Leafgro, Bumper Crop, Super Fines Soil Conditioner and Soil Mate are all interchangeable and can be used anywhere in the landscape. With that said, they each have their own ideal application. McGills works best when added to lawns. Leafgro and Soil Mate is the most economical choice and can be used in all locations. Bumper Crop works well in vegetable gardens. Super Fines Soil Conditioner works well as a top dressing and is best for clay soils. Soil Mate is similar to Leafgro and it is the only soil conditioner we have in bulk.

What is Bumper Crop?

Bumper Crop is a premium organic soil amendment made from composted forest materials, aged bark, chicken manure, worm castings, kelp and other natural ingredients. It is designed to improve soil structure, fertility and overall plant health.

Is Bumper Crop organic?

Yes, Bumper Crop is OMRI Listed (Organic Materials Review Institute), meaning it is approved for use in organic gardening and farming.