Best Feeds Garden Centers
Soil Conditioner & Mulch
Soil Conditioner Ingredients & Science
Aged Pine Bark
The foundation of our conditioner. It naturally loosens hard, compacted soils and provides the ideal texture for sensitive new roots to expand.
Beneficial Bacteria
Naturally occurring microbes stimulate root growth and improve nutrient uptake, giving your plants a biological head start.
Oxygen & Aeration
Improved drainage prevents root rot while increasing oxygen availability. This creates an environment where roots flourish instead of struggle.
Developed through decades of local experience, our Pine Bark Soil Conditioner doesn't just change the soil—it transforms your planting beds into a thriving ecosystem for trees, shrubs, and perennials.
Best Feeds Garden Centers Soil Conditioner was developed by our staff with decades of experience to help newly planted trees and shrubs develop healthy root systems. Soil amendments like our Pine Bark Conditioner loosen hard soils, improve aeration, and promote root growth by adding beneficial bacteria to the soil.
The amount of soil conditioner you need depends on your specific planting situation. Whether you're preparing a single hole or an entire planting bed, follow these guidelines for the best results.
Single Planting Hole
Ideal for trees, shrubs, or perennials. Use a 50/50 mix of conditioner and your existing soil to allow roots to establish easily.
Application Guide
The Golden Rule: Always keep at least 50% of the original soil. Plants flourish best when they can gradually adapt to the surrounding environment.
Large Planting Beds
First, till the soil. We recommend approximately 6 bags per 100 sq. ft. to maintain the ideal balance for optimal root health.
Bulk Mulch by the yard is available for pick up or delivery
Locally Produced
How to Measure
How Much to Order
Best Feeds bulk mulch is locally produced, locally processed by local employees. It is all natural using Pennsylvania hardwood, not commercial or industrial waste. Soils are regionally acquired, screened and blended with no chemical additives.
To determine how much mulch is required to apply to a bed or any area, multiply the length of area by its width. This equals the square footage. Deduct any non-landscape areas such as gardens or house. A depth of about 3 inches will keep weeds under control.
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Take the square inches and multiply by depth (converted to decimal in feet - for 3" divide 3 by 12) 3/12 = .25 So how many cubic yards to you need for your project? For a 12' x 10' bed there is 120 sq. ft. (12 x 10 = 120) Take the 120 x .25 (the 3" depth factor). 120x .25 = 30 cu. ft. To order cubic yards divided 30 by 27. (27 is the conversion factor, just go with it). So you need 30/27 = 1.1 cu. yards.