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Sand - Mulch Mound
Sand - Mulch Mound

About this sand

Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.
Hannah
Hannah
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I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).

One cubic yard of sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a typical 200 square foot patio joint fill or bedding touch up usually needs less than a full yard. For deeper applications like a 2 inch base layer, plan on roughly half that coverage per yard. Measure your square footage first, then decide on depth based on whether you are mixing mortar, filling joints, or prepping a pool base.

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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Fargo Sand Delivery

Fargo Sand Delivery

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The best local sand, without the guesswork.

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About this sand

Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.
Hannah
Hannah
Google Review

I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).

One cubic yard of sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a typical 200 square foot patio joint fill or bedding touch up usually needs less than a full yard. For deeper applications like a 2 inch base layer, plan on roughly half that coverage per yard. Measure your square footage first, then decide on depth based on whether you are mixing mortar, filling joints, or prepping a pool base.

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 quantity

Adjust the quantity to match your project. One cubic yard covers about 100 to 160 square feet at a 2 to 3 inch depth.

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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.

From The Mouths of Fargo Folks

4.7
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Hannah
Hannah

I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).

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Nicole Sheehe
Nicole Sheehe

We had a great experience with mulch mound! Our mulch arrived when we requested. The delivery fee was so reasonable. We’ll use them again for sure!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Sand pairs naturally with pavers, brick, and block for anyone doing patios or walkways this spring through fall building season. If you are setting a base rather than filling joints, some Fargo contractors are shifting to clean chip stone underneath pavers since it will not pump or wash out the way sand can. Either way, having both on site for a hardscape job keeps the crew from stopping mid install.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is why it works so well for mortar, it mixes to a smoother, more workable consistency for tuckpointing and brick laying. If you are doing masonry repair on an older Fargo home this season, do not substitute construction sand, the coarser grain will make your mortar harder to trowel and weaker once it cures.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake is ordering sand for paver bedding without checking what your original installer used. If your patio was set on sand years ago, it likely has already migrated or compacted with the freeze thaw cycle typical here, and simply topping it off will not fix drainage. Pull a section up and check the base before assuming a sand refresh is all you need.

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If your project involves both a base layer and joint fill, consider ordering clean chip stone for the base and reserving sand for joints only. Chip stone resists the pumping and washout that sand can suffer under clay loam conditions, while sand still gives you the fine texture needed to lock pavers together on top.

Working With Sand in Fargo

Fargo sits on heavy clay loam, and that soil holds water and shifts through freeze thaw cycles all winter long. That is exactly why sand matters here, it gives you a stable, well draining layer under pavers and hardscaping instead of building directly on native clay. With frost reaching deep into the ground before the May 13 last frost, a proper sand base helps keep patios and walkways from heaving each spring. Most sand orders in this city go toward paver joints and mortar for brick and block work near the Red River corridor.

Masonry vs Fill Sand

Masonry sand is washed and finely screened, the right choice for mortar work, paver joints, and sandboxes. Fill sand is coarser and less processed, better suited to leveling, bedding pipe, and filling low spots.

Bedding and Leveling

For pavers, screed a 1 inch sand bed over a compacted base rather than using sand to fix deep grade problems. A thin, even bed locks pavers in place. A thick one shifts underfoot.

Working With Moisture

Slightly damp sand spreads, screeds, and compacts far more easily than bone dry sand, which just flows back into your screed lines. Lightly wetting the pile before you work it saves real effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this the same as mason sand or play sand?

This is washed and finely screened natural sand, often called mason sand in some regions. It is not play sand, which is treated differently, and it is not the same as concrete sand, which has a coarser, less uniform grain suited to different mixes rather than mortar or joint work.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 300 square foot patio?

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, so a 300 square foot patio would need just under one full yard for joint fill or a thin base layer. If you need a 2 inch depth instead, plan on close to two cubic yards.

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When is the best time to install sand for a patio project in Fargo?

Spring through fall is hardscape season here, once the ground has thawed past the frost line and dried out enough to work. Starting after the last frost around May 13 gives you a stable base to build on, and finishing before the October frost sets in lets any mortar or joint work cure properly.

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Where will the sand be placed on delivery day, and do I need to be there?

The driver places your load as close to your work area as your driveway or access point safely allows. You do not need to be present, but clearing a space free of parked cars, low branches, or fencing beforehand helps the delivery go smoothly.

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Should I use sand or chip stone under my pavers?

Sand has long been standard for paver bedding, but many contractors are now using clean chip stone instead since it resists pumping and washout better under wet clay conditions. Sand still works well for joint fill and mortar mixing, so most jobs end up using both materials for different parts of the install.

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