McGills Premium Compost

We stock 40 pound bags of McGills premium compost with 60 bags fitting on a pallet. If you’re ordering a full pallet of material we will bring a forklift to unload the product onto your driveway. We also carry this product in bulk by the cubic yard.

We can deliver the bags of McGills premium compost to your location. In addition to delivery, we can also provide installation services. If you’re interested in having our team install your compost, please book a landscape appointment and select Garden Cleanup, Mulch and Sod as the appointment type.

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 McGills 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. Mix up to 25% of McGills with 75% of soil saved as you were digging. 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.

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 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 McGills Premium Compost?

McGills Premium Compost is a high-quality, fully composted organic soil amendment made from recycled plant material, food waste and natural organics. It is processed under controlled conditions to produce a rich, dark, nutrient-dense compost.

Is McGills Premium Compost compost safe for vegetables and edibles?

Yes, McGills compost is safe, fully cured and tested.

Is McGills Premium Compost compost screened?

Yes, it is finely screened to remove large pieces and ensure an even, uniform texture that is easy to spread and blend.

Is there fertilizer in McGills Premium compost?

While compost contains natural nutrients from organic matter that will add to long-term soil fertility, McGills Premium Compost does not include a chemical fertilizer.