Leaf Compost Soil
All-natural compost from decomposed leaves. Improves soil structure, adds nutrients, and boosts microbial activity.
Available by the cubic yard at our Deer Park yard — pickup or dump-truck delivery across the NW Chicago suburbs. Use the coverage calculator to size your order.
Details
Leaf Compost is made from fall leaf collection, aged and broken down into a rich dark organic material. Not really a "soil" — it's a soil amendment. Mixed roughly 30–50% into topsoil or native clay, it creates a fertile, fast-draining growing medium; spread an inch on top of established beds, it acts as a slow-release nutrient boost.
The microbial activity is the real value — decomposed leaf material feeds earthworms and soil biology in a way bagged fertilizer doesn't. Great pairing with Pulverized Topsoil for new planting beds.
Specs
| Soil type | Decomposed leaf compost |
|---|---|
| Screen size | Fine-screened |
| Debris | Screened for |
| Amendments | None — decomposed leaves and branches |
Best for
- Amending new garden beds (mix with topsoil)
- Topdressing established beds and lawns
- Vegetable gardens and raised beds
- Building long-term soil biology