Screened Compost in Norfolk, MA

Looking for screened compost in Norfolk, MA? Ten Four Landscape Supply delivers screened compost across Norfolk from our yard at 26 Industrial Rd in Wrentham, and we also load pickups right at the yard. Norfolk borders Wrentham, so it is a short run for our trucks. As a result, Norfolk deliveries fit easily into the daily route.

Screened Compost delivery in Norfolk, MA

The town has a quiet, rural feel, helped along by the Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary and plenty of open land near the commuter rail stop. Many Norfolk homes sit on larger, wooded lots with long driveways, so orders here often run bigger than average.

Norfolk homeowners often need soil for new lawns on cleared land and for building up garden beds on rocky ground. For that reason, screened compost is a regular order in Norfolk. In short, our ¼″ Screened Compost is fine screened compost for top-dressing lawns and feeding beds, and it is sold by the cubic yard.

Why Norfolk customers choose our screened compost

Compost is organic material that has broken down into a rich, soil-like product. It adds organic matter, which helps sandy soil hold water and helps heavy soil drain.

Screening to a quarter inch removes chunks, so the compost is fine enough for top-dressing. In other words, it filters down between grass blades instead of sitting on top.

Popular uses for screened compost in Norfolk

Homeowners and contractors in Norfolk put screened compost to work in many ways. Here are the most common uses:

• Top-dressing lawns after aeration
• Mixing into vegetable and flower beds
• Blending with loam for raised beds
• Amending planting holes for shrubs and trees
• Improving sandy or heavy clay soil
• Refreshing tired beds each spring

How much screened compost does a Norfolk project need?

First, measure the area in feet and multiply length by width. Then multiply by the depth in inches and divide by 324. The result is cubic yards, which is how we sell screened compost. On a lawn, screened compost goes on about a quarter inch thick. In beds, on the other hand, work 1 to 2 inches into the top few inches of soil.

For example, a typical Norfolk job of about 900 square feet needs roughly 3 yards at 1 inches, or 5.5 yards at 2 inches. Still, round up by half a yard for edges and settling. Or call (774) 372-1050, and we will check the math before the truck is loaded.

Delivery or pickup for Norfolk, MA

We deliver screened compost in Norfolk, MA by truck, placing the pile where you want it. Long Norfolk driveways are common. So tell us how far back the pile should go and whether the surface is paved, gravel or soft ground.

1. Book the load. Call or send a quote request with the amount of screened compost and your Norfolk address.
2. Pick the drop spot. Next, choose firm, open ground close to the work area, clear of wires and branches.
3. Protect the surface. Then lay a tarp or plywood on pavement, so cleanup takes minutes.
4. Meet the truck. Finally, the driver calls ahead and places the pile as close to your spot as the ground safely allows.

Picking up at the yard

For Norfolk customers, the yard is a short drive south, so a pickup truck can make more than one run in a morning. As a rule, a full-size pickup carries about 2 to 3 yards of this material safely. So check your payload rating, and bring a tarp for the ride back to Norfolk.

When to order screened compost in Norfolk

Late summer into early fall is the best time for new lawns in Norfolk. Warm soil and cool nights help seed sprout quickly, and there is less weed pressure. Spring works well for garden beds, too. However, avoid spreading soil when it is soaking wet, because it packs down under boots and wheels.

How to top-dress a lawn with screened compost

1. Mow and aerate. Mow a little shorter than usual and core-aerate. Then the compost can drop into the holes.
2. Spread thin. Shovel small piles across the lawn and spread them with the back of a rake. Next, aim for about a quarter inch.
3. Work it in. Drag a rake or a mat so the compost settles between the grass blades. As a result, the grass stays visible.
4. Overseed. This is a great time to overseed, because the seed lands in rich material.
5. Water well. Finally, water deeply to settle everything into the soil.

Screened Compost in Norfolk, MA: FAQs

More for your Norfolk project

Screened compost pairs naturally with other soil work. For example, loam builds the bed, compost enriches it, and mulch covers it to hold moisture. So if your Norfolk project needs more than one material, see ½″ Screened Loam in Norfolk, Pure Hemlock Mulch in Norfolk and Black Mulch in Norfolk. As a result, one delivery can often cover the whole job.

We also deliver screened compost to nearby Wrentham, Franklin and Medway. For depth tips, coverage and product details, read the full ¼″ Screened Compost guide, or see every town we serve. For local background, Norfolk on Wikipedia is a good start.