About this soil

Sandy loam is exactly what it sounds like—a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and a little bit of clay. It will feel gritty and crumbly. Unlike the Garden Mix, it won't have chunks of wood, bark, or perlite in it. It's unscreened so it will be clumpy.

Ordered the planting mix with an early Saturday delivery. Super easy ordering experience. Dirt was delivered on time and delivery driver was kind enough to let us know I would take up more room than we though so we could pull cars out of the garage. Will be ordering again

Figure square footage times depth. In Austin, shallow fills handle leveling while deeper applications prep beds for planting.
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A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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About this soil

Sandy loam is exactly what it sounds like—a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and a little bit of clay. It will feel gritty and crumbly. Unlike the Garden Mix, it won't have chunks of wood, bark, or perlite in it. It's unscreened so it will be clumpy.

Ordered the planting mix with an early Saturday delivery. Super easy ordering experience. Dirt was delivered on time and delivery driver was kind enough to let us know I would take up more room than we though so we could pull cars out of the garage. Will be ordering again

Figure square footage times depth. In Austin, shallow fills handle leveling while deeper applications prep beds for planting.
Use our free soil calculator

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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Choose your soil

Make sure you adjust the quantity to your home's needs. You can use our calculator to estimate how much you'll need.

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Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

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Sit back and wait

Sit back, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

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Soil estimates depend on what you're doing: lawn leveling needs less depth, raised beds need more. Trace your project area to get yardage numbers. For Austin yards dealing with expansive black clay, good soil makes a real difference.

Soil Types We Deliver in Austin

Austin's native clay soil can make gardening and lawn care a real challenge, which is why so many homeowners look for bulk topsoil delivery in Austin to bring in better material by the cubic yard. Mulch Mound delivers a range of soils straight to your driveway, no truck rental needed.

Screened Top Soil

Our screened topsoil is a heavy, fine-textured soil ideal for leveling yards, patching bare spots, and top-dressing a lawn before seeding. The smooth finish holds moisture evenly, which helps offset the surface cracking that Austin's hot summers can cause in untreated ground.

Gardening Blend

This fluffy, nutrient-dense mix is the go-to option for filling raised vegetable beds, large planters, or building new flower beds from scratch. It is loaded with organic matter that will settle over Austin's long growing season, so plan to add a fresh layer of material each year.

Fill Dirt

Engineered for structural needs, this unscreened clay soil is built for slope stabilization, erosion control, and heavy grading work across Austin properties. It is not meant for planting, but its dense composition makes it the right choice when you need to move a large volume of material.

Complete Your Outdoor Soil Project

A complete Austin landscape needs layers. Soil for planting, mulch for protection, stone for structure. We bring all three in one trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why is my soil compacting?

Traffic, rain, and insufficient organics compact ground. Austin's black clay compacts readily. Annual compost and avoiding wet-soil walking help.

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How do I fix sandy soil?

Incorporate compost and organic amendments regularly. Sandy soil drains too fast. Annual additions gradually build water retention.

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What soil for containers?

Use potting mix for containers—never garden soil. Pots need better drainage and aeration than ground soil can provide in a container.

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How is delivery priced?

Distance determines delivery fee. An estimate appears in your cart; exact amount calculates at checkout with your address.

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How do I fill a raised bed?

For deep beds, start with coarse material (sticks, leaves) at the bottom, then fill with raised bed mix. Leave 2 inches for mulch.

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Topsoil vs garden mix—which should I use?

Different jobs: topsoil for fill and grade, garden mix for growing. Austin's black clay responds better to amended garden mix.

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Can I pick my delivery date?

Yes—available dates show once you add to cart and enter your address. Choose what works and select your time preference.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Skip the topsoil entirely for topdressing established lawns. Grass cannot push through more than about half an inch of new material. Use fine compost for lawn top-dressing instead of soil.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Topsoil pH affects nutrient availability to plants more than actual nutrient content in the soil. Plants growing in wrong pH soil effectively starve even when plenty of nutrients are present.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

For raised vegetable beds, use approximately a 60/40 mix of quality topsoil and compost. Pure topsoil drains too slowly for vegetables, and pure compost dries out too fast between watering.

The Unique Landscape of Austin

Austin projects move faster when you can level, plant, and water into a clean soil layer. It’s normal for beds to settle; topping off soil restores a clean finish, and a refreshed top layer helps projects finish neater. Use it to top-dress, rebuild worn bed edges, and smooth low areas before seed. Spread in thin lifts, rake smooth, and water lightly so it settles before planting. Delivered soil makes it easier to do the job once and move on to planting.