About this soil

Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.

My experience with Mulch Mound was great and super easy. I ordered two yards of screened topsoil and was able to get it delivered within 2 days. They came in my requested time frame (afternoon) and dropped it off where I asked on my driveway. The topsoil was exactly what was a...

Durham Soil Delivery

Durham Soil Delivery

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137 reviews
Regular price $55.00 per yard
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About this soil

Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.

My experience with Mulch Mound was great and super easy. I ordered two yards of screened topsoil and was able to get it delivered within 2 days. They came in my requested time frame (afternoon) and dropped it off where I asked on my driveway. The topsoil was exactly what was a...

One cubic yard fills about 100 square feet at 3 inches. In Durham, lawn leveling uses less depth, garden beds use more.
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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 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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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.

What Durham Customers Like About Our Soil

4.7
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Complete Your Outdoor Soil Project

Prep your Durham beds with soil, protect them with mulch, define them with stone. A layered approach works best. Order together and save trips.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Topsoil vs garden mix—which should I use?

Topsoil handles grade work and filling. Garden mix, with compost and amendments, works better for actual planting in Durham.

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Should I order extra?

Order 10% more than calculated—soil compacts and settling happens. One delivery trip beats two.

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Is new soil safe for pets?

Standard soil and compost won't harm pets. Paw cleaning after play is good practice. Skip chemically fertilized soil for dirt-eaters.

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Is delivered soil safe for vegetables?

Garden soil from us is vegetable-safe—no treated materials or contamination. We offer organic mixes too if you prefer.

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Do I need special soil for vegetables?

Vegetable gardens perform best in amended garden mix. The looser, richer texture suits them better than plain topsoil in Durham.

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Should I remove existing soil first?

Skip removal in most cases. Till existing soil and blend in new material. Taking it out is only needed for contaminated sites.

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What soil is best for raised beds?

Get a raised bed blend with topsoil, compost, and perlite or similar. Durham's native clay loam doesn't perform as well in frames.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Earthworms process about 10 tons of soil per acre annually through their digestive systems. Healthy topsoil has 25 or more worms per cubic foot, constantly improving soil structure.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Sandy soil drains fast but holds few nutrients for plants. Clay soil drains slowly but holds nutrients well. Loam balances both characteristics and grows most plants best overall.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Leaf compost mixed with topsoil improves clay loam soil structure better than peat moss alone. It also adds beneficial soil microbes and provides slow-release nutrients over the growing season.

The Unique Landscape of Durham

If your Durham beds are thin or weedy, replacing the top layer with fresh soil is a solid reset. In Durham, If your yard has spots that stay soggy or bake dry, better soil structure can help. Great for gardens, borders, and any spot where you want a smoother grade and better planting layer. On slopes, shape a gentle contour so water moves through without cutting channels. Delivered soil makes it easier to do the job once and move on to planting.