Compost for Sale: Tips for Finding the Good Stuff

Compost Material is beneficial for various reasons. It can be used for your garden or to help the environment. It improves soil structure, increases water retention, suppresses pests, balances pH levels, reduces waste, and much more. However, where is the best place to buy compost? Let’s discuss the pros and cons of big box retailers vs. companies like Minick Materials.

Big Box vs. Compost Producers

While bagged products from big box stores may seem convenient, choosing compost producers like Minick Materials not only saves you money but also delivers higher-quality materials. A few years ago, we conducted a comparison between our premium soil—containing 35% compost—and the cheapest bagged soil from a retailer, which lacked nutrients or quality ingredients. The results showed that, yard-per-yard, consumers spend over double on the most basic soil at big box stores—and that’s before having to amend it with additional nutrients. In contrast, Minick Materials’ soil blends come pre-enriched with nutrient-rich compost, offering better value and quality right from the start.

Soil Comparison: Value and Quality

Here's a side by side comparison of their cheap stuff (left) and our Garden Ready (Right).

Our soils provide better quality, added nutrients, and screening at a fraction of the cost of Lowes' cheapest option. Whether you're looking for basic topsoil or a premium garden mix, our products deliver unmatched value and performance.

If you’re looking for compost for sale and prefer the convenience of bagged products, we now sell bagged compost. Same quality material, now available in 40 pound bags!

Benefits of Choosing Minick Materials

We are your partner in the world of compost material. Our knowledge of the compost industry is extensive, going far beyond simple sales. We understand the complex interaction between soil, plants, and the nutrition they need. Our corporate philosophy is firmly based on environmentally friendly procedures. Minick is proud to provide Oklahoma City with a way to deal with their waste in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Compost removes tons of organic matter from the city dump while providing vital nutrients back to our starved soils and gardens. Using compost not only provides long term micro doses of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium, but also saves water, one of our most precious resources. 

Our Compost Selection

Our vast selection of compost products reflects our dedication to quality and variety. Our variety has something for everyone, whether you’re a dedicated gardener wishing to care for a vegetable patch or a skilled landscaper organizing a large project. Beyond our product line, we are incredibly proud of our strict quality control procedures. Every bag of compost we produce is a tribute to our commitment to excellence by guaranteeing that it is nutrient-rich and contaminant-free. 

Dark Forest Compost

This coarsely ground pre-consumer food waste-based compost is high in nutrients that help build healthy, productive soil. The coarse grind keeps the soil looser, optimizing moisture, penetration, and root growth.

Prairie Gold Compost

Prairie Gold is a finely ground, aged, and screened manure-based compost. It is a natural food source for microbes that provide nutrients. Prairie Gold is perfect for top-dressing your yard and is key to building healthy and productive soil. 

Zoo Poo Compost

By using Zoo Poo, you’re joining us in our partnership with the OKC Zoo to help eliminate waste going into our landfills and maximize the efficiency of our natural resources.

Contact Minick Materials

Whether you’re looking for compost, building stones, specialty soils, mulch, and more – Minick Materials is your one-stop shop for everything. We service homeowners, DIY-ers, commercial businesses, and more with the best products at competitive prices. Reach out today with any questions!