Edmonds Compost Top Dressing Services
Hey there, Edmonds! Is your garden feeling a little under the weather? Maybe your flower beds are looking a bit parched or your lawn is more brown than green by the end of summer. Don’t fret—it’s probably not your plants; it’s your soil that needs some love! Our compost top dressing services are here to revitalize your garden by enhancing soil structure, nourishing beneficial microbes, and improving moisture retention throughout your property.
What’s the Issue?
- Compacted, hydrophobic soil that behaves like a slip ‘n slide instead of soaking up water
- Thin, tired lawns with patchy bald spots and excess thatch
- Nutrient-deficient beds showing signs like yellowing leaves and sluggish growth
- Just a layer of bark with no nutrient-rich organic matter to nourish those roots
- Fertilizer that gives a short-term boost but leaves you high and dry afterward
What We Use (and Why It Works)
- Screened, peat-free compost: mature, stable, and low in odor—because who wants a smelly yard?
- Application depth tailored to your needs:
- Lawns: a light ¼” (0.25”) top dressing, which we’ll broom or drag in for even coverage
- Beds: a generous ½–1” cap, while keeping 2–3” away from stems/trunks and siding to prevent rot
- Custom add-ons as necessary: biochar blend for sandy or quick-draining areas; coarse compost to aerate heavy clay spots
Remember, compost is not mulch! Compost feeds the soil, while mulch (like bark or wood chips) primarily protects it. We often layer a thin compost cap under bark to get the best of both worlds.
Quick Coverage Math (So You Can Sanity-Check)
- 1 cubic yard covers: approximately 1,296 sq ft at ¼”, 648 sq ft at ½”, or 324 sq ft at 1”
- Examples:
- 1,000 sq ft lawn @ ¼” → about 0.8 yd³ (best to round up to 1 yd³)
- 500 sq ft beds @ 1” → need 1.5–2 yd³ (round it to 2 yd³ for good measure)
Our Annual Maintenance Plan (Your Yard’s Routine)
- Spring/Fall top dress — compost applied exactly where it counts, adjusting depths for turf vs beds
- Targeted aeration — using hand tools or mechanical methods where soil is tight (no lawn cores getting scattered into beds!)
- Strategic mulch — compost cap first, then topped with bark where you want lasting cover
- Irrigation tune-up — adjusting timers post-application; compost changes how soil retains moisture
- Soil notes — we keep a simple log: what we added, where, and when
We’re your low-maintenance landscaping crew! Our aim is to minimize your headaches between visits and lighten your workload.
Service Cadences (Pick What Fits)
- Quarterly — spring/fall deep clean + two tune-ups
- Bi-Monthly — a perfect balance for most Edmonds yards
(New installations or particularly tired soil? Start with a heavier first application and then taper down.)
What Annual Maintenance Includes
- Rake-out, weed pass, and clean bed edges before we spread the compost
- Measured compost application (no smothering crowns or suffocating grass)
- Light lawn drag/broom-in so compost settles nicely into the soil
- Irrigation check (emitters/timers) and slope awareness to ensure material stays put
- Final clean-up of hard surfaces—no slippery compost on your paths or drains
Why Annual Maintenance Matters
- Holds water longer — enjoy fewer, deeper waterings and better drought resistance
- Feeds soil life — healthier roots mean fewer pests and reduced need for fertilizers
- Loosens compaction — allows more air into the root zone for better drainage during winter
- Greener, steadier growth — no more spikes and crashes from synthetic feeds
- Cleaner beds — a compost cap under bark helps keep weeds at bay and ensures a uniform appearance
How It Works
- Free Estimate — send us photos/videos or arrange a quick walkthrough; we promise clear, upfront pricing
- Set Your Schedule — choose from quarterly, bi-monthly, or monthly services
- Service Day — we’ll weed, edge, and top dress (plus optional mulch/gravel & lawn refresh)
- Follow-Up — we’ll provide watering tweaks and simple care tips; easy add-ons as needed
Why Edmonds Chooses Neat & Tidy
- Local experts who understand marine layer mornings and winter clay
- Licensed & insured for your peace of mind
- Upfront pricing — labor, materials, hauling, and disposal all included
- We deliver on time, with respect for your property and a tidy worksite
- Green-first approach — we use peat-free inputs and focus on soil health while minimizing landfill waste
Ready for Soil That Actually Works for You?
Call or text Neat & Tidy today for a compost top-dressing plan that builds soil health and simplifies your maintenance. We’ll keep it neat—so you can enjoy your garden worry-free!
