Compost "Steer"

Compost "Steer" is a great choice for vegetable gardens, flower beds, raised beds, and lawn renovation because it adds organic matter, improves soil structure, and helps the soil hold moisture and nutrients. This is a rich, dark, steer manure-based compost with a fine, crumbly texture that's easy to spread and easy to work into existing soil. Whether used to amend native soil, top-dress a lawn, or fill and refresh planting beds, Compost "Steer" gives plants a nutrient-rich start and helps build healthier soil season after season.

Quick specs

Available at Our Salt Lake County Landscape Center

This material is stocked in bulk at our Salt Lake County landscape center and is available for both pickup and delivery throughout the surrounding Utah areas. Customers are welcome to stop by and view the compost in person, making it easier to compare color and texture before placing an order.

Bulk Supply

We stock our landscape center with clearly marked bins so every product is easy to find and readily available.

Loaded by Equipment

Our team can quickly load larger quantities using skid steer loaders for fast and efficient pickup.

See it in Person

Stop by and get a feel for the material firsthand — no surprises when it arrives.

Available at This Location

Free Samples

Take home a free sample to make sure this material is the right fit for your project.

Pickup

We load trucks and trailers on-site using loaders, with no minimum purchase required.

Delivery

We offer delivery for orders of all sizes, from small quantities to large bulk loads.

Bagging

Bagging is available for pickup and delivery orders at an additional cost.

Live Support

Visit us in person or call or text our team with any questions—we’re here to help.

Installation Depth Guide — Cubic Yard Coverage for Compost "Steer"

Note: A typical installation depth for garden beds and planting areas is 2–4 inches, ideally worked into the top 4–6 inches of existing soil rather than left as a thick layer on its own. For lawn top-dressing, a much thinner layer of ¼–½ inch is plenty — a cubic yard covers roughly 650–1,300 sq ft at that depth. Like most manure-based composts, Compost "Steer" is rich in nutrients, so more is not always better; avoid heavy applications around young seedlings and salt-sensitive plants, and water well after spreading. Keep compost pulled back slightly from plant stems and trunks. When in doubt, test a small section first.

Product details, what you should know

• Sizing: A fine, crumbly texture made up mostly of small, well-broken-down particles, with the occasional small piece of woody material or fiber. Natural variation in texture and moisture between loads is normal.
• Composition: Composted steer manure, aged and broken down into a dark, soil-like material. A natural organic product, not a sterile or manufactured blend.
• Appearance: Rich dark brown to near-black in color, with a soft, earthy look. Color may vary slightly between loads and appears darker when moist.
• Usage notes: Best used to amend existing soil — spread a layer over the surface and work it into the top several inches for the best results. It can also be used as a top-dressing around established plants and on lawns. Water after spreading to help it settle and begin feeding the soil.
• History: Material has remained generally consistent in color and texture over time. Minor variation between loads is normal for a natural compost product.
• Also known as: Commonly referred to as steer manure compost, composted steer manure, cow manure compost, or garden compost.