Depth is the variable. Houston lawn repairs might need 1 inch. A new raised bed on clay ground might need a full foot.
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What is a yard?
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.
A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with.
A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with.
A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with.
A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with.
A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with.
A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with.
A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with.
A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with.
A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with.
A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with.
A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with.
A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with.
A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with.
Rich, finished compost loaded with organic matter. Mix it into beds to boost nutrients, improve water retention, and build the kind of soil plants love.
Rich, finished compost loaded with organic matter. Mix it into beds to boost nutrients, improve water retention, and build the kind of soil plants love.
Rich, finished compost loaded with organic matter. Mix it into beds to boost nutrients, improve water retention, and build the kind of soil plants love.
Rich, finished compost loaded with organic matter. Mix it into beds to boost nutrients, improve water retention, and build the kind of soil plants love.
Rich, finished compost loaded with organic matter. Mix it into beds to boost nutrients, improve water retention, and build the kind of soil plants love.
Rich, finished compost loaded with organic matter. Mix it into beds to boost nutrients, improve water retention, and build the kind of soil plants love.
Rich, finished compost loaded with organic matter. Mix it into beds to boost nutrients, improve water retention, and build the kind of soil plants love.
Rich, finished compost loaded with organic matter. Mix it into beds to boost nutrients, improve water retention, and build the kind of soil plants love.
Rich, finished compost loaded with organic matter. Mix it into beds to boost nutrients, improve water retention, and build the kind of soil plants love.
Rich, finished compost loaded with organic matter. Mix it into beds to boost nutrients, improve water retention, and build the kind of soil plants love.
Rich, finished compost loaded with organic matter. Mix it into beds to boost nutrients, improve water retention, and build the kind of soil plants love.
Rich, finished compost loaded with organic matter. Mix it into beds to boost nutrients, improve water retention, and build the kind of soil plants love.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
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!
Soil depth varies by project: 1–2 inches for lawn leveling, 6–12 inches for garden beds. Our satellite tool lets you trace the area and see estimated yardage. In Houston, adding quality topsoil over the native clay ground improves drainage and root growth.
Complete Your Outdoor Soil Project
Prep your Houston beds with soil, protect them with mulch, define them with stone. A layered approach works best. Order together and save trips.
Add organic matter and gypsum. Never add sand to clay—it makes concrete. Compost tilled into the top layer helps over seasons.
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What soil is best for raised beds?
Get a raised bed blend with topsoil, compost, and perlite or similar. Houston's native clay doesn't perform as well in frames.
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Do I need to be home?
Nope. Enter drop-off details, choose your delivery window, note any access info. Most customers aren't home.
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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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What soil for containers?
Potting mix, not garden soil. Garden soil compacts in pots and drains poorly. Container plants need the aeration potting mix provides.
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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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Can I pick my delivery date?
Absolutely. After carting items, you'll see available dates for your area. Pick one and select AM or PM.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Healthy topsoil contains billions of microorganisms in every handful you pick up. These bacteria, fungi, and protozoa are essential for converting nutrients into forms that plant roots can absorb.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Leaf compost mixed with topsoil improves clay soil structure better than peat moss alone. It also adds beneficial soil microbes and provides slow-release nutrients over the growing season.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Keep both a flat shovel and a pointed shovel on hand for soil work. Flat shovels spread and level material better. Pointed shovels dig holes and mix amendments more effectively.
The Unique Landscape of Houston
For Houston raised beds and borders, fresh soil provides a clean, workable layer for planting. Around Houston, 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. Avoid burying stems and plant crowns; keep soil below them and mulch after planting. Delivery keeps the work moving without the loading and unloading.