Compost and Soil
Compost and Soil Comparison Guide
Soil Amendments
A soil amendment improves the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil to make it better for growing plants. Our amendments help to retain nutrients, hold moisture, & add natural organic matter back into existing soil.
Plant-Based Soil Amendments
These soil amendments are made from plant materials, providing sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for soil improvement.
Leaf Compost
Ingredients
- 100% STA certified leaf materials
Key Features
- Rich in micronutrients
- Retains moisture
- No odor
- No burn
Recommended Uses
- Top dressing soils
- Pots
- Gardens
- Lawns
- Shrubs
- Trees
Availability
- Bulk
- 8 Qt bag
- 1 Cu Ft bag
- 50 Cu Ft megabag
Com-Peat
Ingredients
- Leaf compost
- Peat moss
Key Features
- Rich in micronutrients
- Retains moisture
- Adjusts pH for alkaline soils
- No odor
- No burn
Recommended Uses
Top dressing for acid loving plants such as:
- Blueberries
- Hydrangeas
- Azaleas
Availability
- 1 Cu Ft bag
- 3 Cu Ft bag
- 50 Cu Ft megabag
FAV - Food and Yard Waste Compost
Ingredients
- Food and yard waste collected from our community.
Key Features
- Rich in micronutrients
- Retains moisture
- Sustainable – made from our community food waste and recycling program
- Versatile for gardens
Recommended Uses
- Top dressing soils
- Pots
- Gardens
- Lawns
- Shrubs
- Trees
Availability
- Bulk
Animal-Based Soil Amendments
These soil amendments are derived from animal byproducts, offering rich nutrients and natural benefits for your garden.
Bovine Basics
Ingredients
- Cow Manure
- Sawdust
Key Features
- No additives – Retains nutrients
- Low odor
- No burn
Recommended Uses
- Top dressing soils
- Pots
- Gardens
- Lawns
- Shrubs
- Trees
Availability
- Bulk
- 1 Cu Ft bag
- 50 Cu Ft megabag
Worm Castings
Ingredients
100% pure Worm Castings
Key Features
- Rich in nutrients
- Improves soil
- No odor
- No burn
Recommended Uses
- Mix into potting soilÂ
- Top-dress plantsÂ
- Use in compost tea
Availability
- Bulk
- 8 Qt bag
- 1 Cu Ft bag
- 50 Cu Ft megabag
Potting Soils
Our premium potting soils are expertly crafted with high-quality ingredients for versatile use both indoors and outdoors. Each blend provides superior moisture retention, excellent drainage, and essential nutrients to support healthy, thriving plants.Â
Professional Potting Soil
Ingredients
- Hsu certified leaf compost
- Peat moss
- Perlite
- Time release fertilizer
Key Features
- A multi-purpose, peat moss, compost soil blend with fertilizer
Recommended Uses
Potting:
- Flowers
- Vegetables
- Other containers above ground
Availability
- Bulk
- 8 Qt bag
- 1 Cu Ft bag
- 2 Cu Ft bag
- 50 Cu Ft megabag
Organic Rice Hull Potting Soil
Ingredients
- Hsu certified leaf compost
- Peat moss
- Rice hulls
- OMRI listed organic fertilizer
- Yucca
Key Features
- An organic multi-purpose peat moss, compost & rice hull blend
- Moisture retaining blend
Recommended Uses
Potting:
- Flowers
- Veggies
- Herbs
Availability
- Bulk
- 1 Cu Ft bag
- 3 Cu Ft bag
- 50 Cu Ft megabag
Perennial Mix
Ingredients
- Hsu certified leaf compost
- Peat moss
- Composted pine barkÂ
- Boiled rice hullsÂ
- Perlite
Key Features
- Professional-grade peat moss blend with rice hulls, compost, wetting agent
Recommended Uses
Potting:
- Woody plants
- Herbs
- Shrubs
- Perennials
Availability
- Bulk
- 2 Cu Ft bag
- 50 Cu Ft megabag
Outdoor Blends
Our diverse range of soil products are designed to support every stage of your gardening, from seed starting to large landscaping projects. Featuring high-quality ingredients, each blend offers tailored benefits like promoting strong root growth, improving soil health, or enhancing drainage. Whether you’re nurturing seedlings, transplanting plants, creating raised beds, or tackling large-scale landscaping, we have a premium soil solution to meet your needs.
Garden Blend
Ingredients
- Hsu certified leaf compostÂ
- Fruit & vegetable compostÂ
- Composted manureÂ
- Peat mossÂ
- Topsoil
Key Benefits
- Rich in organic matter
- Adds nutrients
- Improves soil health
- Ideal for gardens, beds, and lawns
Recommended Uses
- Fill raised garden beds
- Vegetable gardens
- Flower beds
Availability
- Bulk
- 0.75 Cu Ft bag
Landscaper Blend
Ingredients
- Hsu certified leaf compost
- Topsoil
Key Benefits
- Enhanced soil structure
- Nutrient-rich foundation
- Ideal for large projects
Recommended Uses
- Plant lawns
- Landscape trees and shrubs
- Large projects
- Fill holes
Availability
- Bulk
Germination and Transplant Blends
​​Specialty Growth Media features precision-crafted blends tailored to each stage of plant growth, from germination to transplanting and potting. Enriched with premium compost made at Hsu’s, these mixes promote robust root development, optimal water retention, and healthy, vigorous plants. Designed for gardeners and growers striving for superior results, they provide the perfect foundation for success.
Germination+ Potting Soil
Ingredients
- Peat moss
- Hsu certified leaf compost
- Perlite
- Organic fertilizer
- Yucca
- Available with rootshield upon request
Key Benefits
- Promotes strong root growth
- Even water retentionÂ
- Well-drainingÂ
- Available with rootshield upon request
Ingredients
- Hsu Certified Leaf CompostÂ
- Peat moss – Perlite – Organic FertilizerÂ
- Yucca
Recommended Uses
- Start seedsÂ
- Root cuttingsÂ
- Use for potted succulents
Availability
- 8 Qt
- 3 Cu Ft Bag
- 54 Cu Ft Megabag
Transplant Mix
Ingredients
- Coarse peat mossÂ
- Hsu certified leaf compostÂ
- Coarse perlite
- Organic fertilizerÂ
- Yucca
- Available with rootshield upon request
Key Benefits
- Strengthens root developmentÂ
- Even water retentionÂ
- Available with Rootshield upon request
Ingredients
- Coarse Peat MossÂ
- Hsu Certified Leaf CompostÂ
- Coarse Perlite
- Organic FertilizerÂ
- Yucca
Recommended Uses
- Transplant young plantsÂ
- Pot succulentsÂ
- Root cuttings
Availability
- 3 Cu Ft Bag
- 54 Cu Ft Megabag
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Bagged Items
Convenient Local Shopping
If your address is within our local delivery area, you can choose the Local Delivery option at checkout.
Delivery Service
Products will be delivered when our Hsu Food Waste and Recycling Pickup Truck is in your area, providing an efficient and eco-friendly service straight to your door.
See the Local Delivery Schedule below to find out which day of the week your items will be delivered.
Delivery Fees
Local delivery is free with orders of $75 or more. For orders under $75, a $10 delivery fee will apply.
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Hsu Transplant Mix
$23.75 Add to cart -
HSU Worm Castings
$14.17 – $28.35 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Hsu Leaf Compost
$3.50 – $6.63 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Hsu Bovine Basics
$8.50 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Hsu Com-Peat
$7.58 – $15.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Hsu Germination+
$7.50 – $23.75 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Hsu Garden Blend
$5.68 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Hsu Organic Rice Hull Potting Soil
$8.75 – $18.35 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Bulk
Online Bulk Order Instructions
- Place a bulk order on our website.
- Print or write down your confirmation number.
- Bring your confirmation to our retail store for pickup, or use it to schedule a bulk delivery with our retail staff (extra charges will apply).
Unit of Measurement
A cubic yard is a three-dimensional measurement of volume (3 feet x 3 feet x 3 feet). Need help calculating how much you need? Use our calculatorWeight Range
Bulk materials can vary in weight depending on moisture content. A cubic yard typically weighs approximately the following:- Mulch: 900 lbs – 1,100 lbs
- Soil and compost: 1,600 lbs – 2,000 lbs
Load Capacity
For a standard pickup truck, we recommend limiting loads to a maximum of 1 cubic yard. Please refer to your vehicle or trailer manufacturer’s guidelines to determine how much weight you can safely carry. Bulk orders are sold in half-cubic-yard increments.Road Limits
Be sure to follow any road weight or size limits that may apply in your area, especially when transporting heavy bulk materials.Delivery Options
Delivery is quick, easy, and convenient. If picking up your bulk order isn’t feasible, we encourage you to take advantage of our hassle-free delivery services. Bulk deliveries must be scheduled through our retail store. Bulk deliveries are different than local deliveries, and additional fees will apply. Our dump trucks cannot leave a paved or gravel driveway/road. For more details or to schedule a delivery, please contact us at 715-675-5856.Showing all 8 results
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Hsu Leaf Compost (Bulk, Per Cubic Yard)
$38.00 Add to cart -
Hsu Bovine Basics (Bulk, Per Cubic Yard)
$43.00 Add to cart -
Hsu Favorite (FAV) Compost (Bulk, Per Cubic Yard)
$30.00 Add to cart -
Hsu Garden Blend (Bulk, Per Cubic Yard)
$43.00 Add to cart -
Hsu Landscaper Blend (Bulk, Per Cubic Yard)
$35.00 Add to cart -
Hsu Nursery Light
$68.00 Add to cart -
Hsu Perennial Mix (Bulk, Per Cubic Yard)
$85.00 Add to cart -
Hsu Professional Potting Soil (Bulk, Per Cubic Yard)
$100.00 Add to cart
