How Much Compost Do You Need for a Garden Bed?

Adding compost to your garden bed is one of the easiest ways to improve soil health and plant growth.

Compost adds organic matter, improves soil structure, and helps soil retain moisture.

How Much Compost Should You Use?

A simple guideline for improving garden soil is:

One 40L bag of compost per square metre

This amount provides enough organic matter to improve drainage and supply nutrients to plants.

Benefits of Adding Compost

Using compost in your garden border helps:

• Improve soil fertility

• Increase moisture retention

• Encourage beneficial soil organisms

• Support healthy plant root development

Recommended Compost for Garden Borders

A high-quality peat-free compost such as:

https://www.gardenonaroll.com/collections/peat-free-compost/products/equigrow-organic-green-compost-peat-free

is ideal for preparing garden beds and borders.

Apply compost 2–3 cm deep across the soil surface, then lightly fork it into the top layer of soil.

Preparing Your Garden Border

Before planting, it’s important to prepare your soil properly.

Follow our full guide here:

How to Prepare Soil for Planting a Garden Border
https://www.gardenonaroll.com/blogs/news/how-to-prepare-soil-for-planting-a-garden-border

to ensure your plants get the best possible start.