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    Hot Springs Soil Delivery
    Hot Springs Soil Delivery
    Hot Springs Soil Delivery

    About this soil

    Screened topsoil with a fine, even texture. Ideal for new lawns, sod prep, and raised garden beds.
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    Plan on six to twelve inches of soil for raised beds and vegetable gardens, and two to three inches of compost worked in when you are amending existing silt loam beds. One cubic yard covers roughly 100 square feet at three inches deep.
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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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    About this soil

    Screened topsoil with a fine, even texture. Ideal for new lawns, sod prep, and raised garden beds.
    Donna Nedrow
    Donna Nedrow
    Google Review

    Great service. We ordered topsoil from Mulch Mound and the best experience. Thank you so much!

    Plan on six to twelve inches of soil for raised beds and vegetable gardens, and two to three inches of compost worked in when you are amending existing silt loam beds. One cubic yard covers roughly 100 square feet at three inches deep.
    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 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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    What Hot Springs Customers Like About Our Soil

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    Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of cautio...

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    Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!

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    Measure the interior length and width of each bed rather than the outside frame, since board thickness eats a surprising amount of volume. Multiply length by width by the depth in feet, then divide by 27 for cubic yards. Order about fifteen percent extra to allow for settling after the first big Hot Springs downpour.

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    Compost pairs naturally with topsoil to loosen the fine local silt, and a layer of mulch over your finished beds keeps the new soil from crusting or washing during spring storms. Gravel or river rock is worth adding at low points where water tends to sit.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Why does my Hot Springs yard have rocks a few inches down?

    Much of Garland County sits on weathered Ouachita shale, sandstone, and novaculite, and the silt loam layer over it can be quite thin. Rather than fighting the rock, most homeowners build up with six to twelve inches of imported topsoil or garden mix. That gives you a workable root zone without renting a jackhammer.

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    What soil should I use for raised beds in this climate?

    A garden mix of screened topsoil and compost works well in Hot Springs because it holds moisture through August but still sheds our heavy spring rain. Straight topsoil alone tends to settle and compact under 57 inches of annual rainfall. Aim for roughly a two thirds soil to one third compost ratio and refresh the top few inches each spring.

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    How do I fix the compacted clay like layer in my beds?

    That hardpan feel usually comes from silt loam particles packing under repeated rain and foot traffic. Break the top six to eight inches with a fork, then blend in two to three inches of compost to create air space. Repeat lightly each spring and within two seasons Hot Springs beds drain noticeably better.

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    When can I start working soil in the spring here?

    The last frost falls around March 27, but the bigger limit is moisture. Working saturated silt loam destroys its structure and leaves clods that stay hard all summer. Squeeze a handful, and if it holds a wet ribbon instead of crumbling, wait a few more dry days. Mid to late March is typically workable in a normal year.

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    How much soil do I need to fill a four by eight raised bed?

    A four by eight bed at twelve inches deep takes about one and a quarter cubic yards. At eight inches deep it is closer to three quarters of a yard. Order a little extra, because fresh soil settles roughly fifteen percent after the first heavy Hot Springs rain.

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    Is our soil acidic, and does that change what I should order?

    Soils across the Ouachita region tend to run acidic, which is great for azaleas, blueberries, and dogwoods but low for tomatoes and turf. A compost rich garden mix buffers pH upward and a soil test through the Garland County extension office will tell you if you need lime. Order compost blends if you are growing vegetables and leave beds more native if you are planting acid lovers.

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    Can I use topsoil to level low spots that hold water after a storm?

    Yes, but do it in stages. Hot Springs rain will settle a thick fill layer unevenly, so add no more than three to four inches at a time, water it in, and let it compact before the next lift. For grass areas, use a screened topsoil and sand blend so the finished grade does not seal over and puddle again.

    Mulch Mound Pro Tip

    Do not dump fresh soil straight onto compacted lawn or bare hardpan. In Hot Springs the interface between new soil and old silt loam becomes a slick shelf that roots refuse to cross and water pools above. Loosen the existing grade four to six inches with a fork or tiller first, then blend the bottom couple of inches of new material into it so the two layers marry together.

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    Build beds a few inches higher than you think you need. With 57 inches of rain falling on fine silt, drainage is the single biggest limiter in Garland County gardens. A raised profile keeps roots above the saturated zone during those March and April deluges, and by August the extra organic matter you built in holds enough moisture that the higher grade never becomes a liability.

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    Take advantage of the long shoulder seasons. Hot Springs runs from a March 27 last frost to a November 7 first frost, which leaves plenty of time to build soil in fall. Spread compost in October and let winter rain and freeze thaw cycles work it down for you. Beds prepared in November are dramatically easier to plant the following spring than beds you rush in April.

    The Unique Landscape of Hot Springs

    Native Hot Springs ground is a silt loam that often sits over rocky Ouachita shale and novaculite, so what looks like good dirt may only be a few inches deep before you hit stone. That thin profile drains unevenly, holding water in flat backyards while shedding it off the hillsides above Lake Hamilton and Central Avenue. Add 57 inches of annual rain and the fine silt particles compact into a dense layer that roots and water both struggle to penetrate. Bringing in quality topsoil, garden mix, or compost gives you a real root zone instead of a shallow shelf. In zone 8a a long growing season from late March through early November rewards deep, well built beds with months of production. Good soil is the difference between a garden that coasts through August and one that stalls out in July.

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