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Power Plant Mix

Power Plant Mix

Picked-up: $44.00 /cubic yard

A perennial favorite for raised-bed gardens, this balanced blend is our most popular vegetable garden soil.

This product contains a Compost Product that has been sampled and tested as required by the STA Program of the United States Composting Council. Test results are available upon request by calling Highway Fuel Co at 503-363-6444. The US COMPOSTING COUNCIL makes no warranties regarding this product or its compost component, or the contents, quality, or suitability for any particular use of this product or its compost component.

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Description

New and improved, this balanced blend is our most popular vegetable garden soil. High in organic matter, balanced with macro and micronutrients, and pumice to support drainage and aeration, this blend is ideal for larger planter boxes and raised garden beds.

  • Screened Willamette Valley Sandy Loam
  • USCC Certified HFC Premium Compost
  • Aged Dark Fines
  • Pumice
  • Dairy Fiber
This product is certified by the USCC US Composting Council

Do you have soil questions? We Have Answers

We get it. Soil can be a complicated subject. We’re here to help! Email your soil questions to us at info@highwayfuel.com. We’ll have our soil specialist, Julia, reach out to you. With 15 years in the field, she will surely have some helpful tips for your project. 

Soil Specialist
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Calculating Materials

Volume

1,728 cubic inches = 1 cubic foot
27 cubic feet = 1 cubic yard
7.5 cubic yards = 1 unit
One 5 gallon bucket = 0.67 cubic foot

Area

144 square inches = 1 square foot
9 square feet = 1 square yard
43,560 square feet = 1 acre

How much area will a cubic yard cover at a given depth?

At 1/2″ deep, 640 square feet
At 1″ deep, 324 square feet
At 2″ deep, 162 square feet
At 3″ deep, 108 square feet
At 4″ deep, 81 square feet
At 6″ deep, 54 square feet
At 12″ deep, 27 square feet

Material weights

Please note weights can vary due to moisture content.
Bark Mulch: 500-800 lbs/cubic yard
Compost: 800-1,100 lbs/cubic yard
Soils: 1,300-2,000 lbs/cubic yard
Gravel: 2,000-2,500 lbs/cubic yard
Sand: 2,000-2,300 lbs/cubic yard

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Our estimate planning tools are provided for your reference and convenience. Highway Fuel is happy to help, please call us at 503-363-6444 or email info@highwayfuel.com for assistance.

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