McEnroe Organic Compost
Best organic soil amendment for home gardeners seeking healthier, more productive plants.
Transform your garden with McEnroe Organic Compost, a premium blend crafted from nutrient-rich horse and cow manure, enhanced with organic vegetable culls. This compost acts as a slow-releasing fertilizer, significantly boosting soil health by improving structure, tilth, and water retention. Processed at high temperatures, it ensures weed seed-free results, making it ideal for amending sandy or clay soils. Perfect for established lawns, new plantings, vegetable gardens, and flower beds, it promotes robust plant growth and enhances biological activity for a thriving ecosystem.
$13.50
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
6
/ 185
#6 in Compost
Price vs Category Average
-44%
Below average
Weight
40.018.14
/ lbs ( kg)
Who it's for
- Eco-conscious gardeners prioritizing regional sustainability and nutrient diversity
- Organic gardeners requiring certified chemical-free soil amendments
- Home growers seeking improved drought resilience and soil aeration
Who should skip it
- Budget-focused gardeners seeking low-cost soil alternatives
- Gardeners living outside the Northeast distribution range
- Individuals lacking the equipment to move heavy, dense materials
Performance breakdown
Soil Amendment Efficacy
High-quality organic matter significantly improves structure in both clay and sand.
Weed Control Reliability
High-temperature processing effectively eliminates invasive weed seeds before packaging.
Nutrient Release Profile
Slow-release formula provides consistent nourishment for long-term plant health.
Microbial Activity
Rich biological content actively revitalizes tired or depleted garden soil.
Moisture Retention
Superior water-holding capacity reduces the frequency of necessary irrigation.
Organic Certification
OMRI listing ensures strict compliance for certified organic gardening practices.
Key Specs
Weight
40.0 lbs (18.14 kg)
Product Type
Soil
Ingredients
Blended from horse and cow manure with culls from an organic vegetable operation
Weed Seed Control
High temperature processing used to kill weed seeds
Compost Form
Fine
Nutrient Focus
Balanced
Weed Seed Free
Yes
Packaging Type
Bag
Features
- Adds organic matter and boosts soil biology
- Improves soil structure and water retention
- Provides slow-releasing nutrients
- Weed seed-free for safe application
- Suitable for all soil types
- Enhances nutrient availability
- OMRI Listed for organic gardening
- Microbial enhancement for soil health
What customers say
Gardeners consistently highlight the exceptional quality of McEnroe Organic Compost. Reviews frequently mention its rich, dark composition and how quickly it revitalizes soil and boosts plant health. Users see immediate results, making it a highly reliable soil amendment that performs exactly as expected. While the price is often noted as premium, the overwhelming consensus is that the superior performance and visible improvements in garden vitality deliver excellent value for money. It is considered a top tier choice for serious growers seeking proven results.
Know before you buy
Yes, it is OMRI Listed for organic gardening and made from a blend of manure and organic vegetable culls. Because it is processed at high temperatures, it is free of weed seeds and safe for food crops.
Absolutely. This compost is specifically designed to improve soil structure, helping sandy soil hold onto moisture and breaking up dense clay to improve drainage and aeration.
It provides a slow-release supply of nutrients while simultaneously boosting soil biology. By enhancing microbial activity, it makes existing nutrients in your soil more available to your plants over time.
Yes, it works well as a top dressing for established lawns. Its fine texture allows it to integrate easily into the grass canopy, where it adds organic matter and improves water retention.
Yes, the composting process reaches temperatures high enough to kill weed seeds and pathogens. This ensures that you aren't introducing unwanted weeds into your garden beds when you apply the product.
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