Name: Mulch Mound
Rating: 4.9 (100 reviews)

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What Joliet Customers Like About Our Soil

4.7

out of 5 based on 137 reviews

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Emily Vertosick

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. Th...

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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 advertised, clean with no rocks or other debris. The price was reasonable. I plan to use them again in a couple weeks to order compost for my garden beds.

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Nicholas Thom

So Easy!
So Cheap!
So doing this again next year!

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Use the Trace from Satellite tool to outline where you need soil. Shallow depths work for lawn repair; deeper fills suit garden beds and grading. In Joliet, where native silty clay loam soil can be tough to work with, imported soil makes planting much easier.

Soil Types We Deliver in Joliet

Mulch Mound delivers bulk topsoil by the yard in Joliet and the surrounding area, bringing quality soil products straight to your driveway or job site by the cubic yard. The heavy clay that runs through much of this part of Illinois makes quality soil amendments a smart addition to most lawns and garden projects.

Screened Top Soil

Screened topsoil delivers a fine, even texture that works well under new sod, in raised garden beds, and across bare spots in existing lawns. Unscreened is also available for bulk fill where texture matters less. Both options suit the grading needs common on residential lots throughout this part of Illinois.

Gardening Blend

A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Available in standard or premium styles, with premium providing richer nutrients and improved texture. A practical upgrade for gardeners working to loosen and enrich the dense clay soil typical of northeastern Illinois.

Garden Compost

Rich, finished compost packed with organic matter that mixes into garden beds to boost nutrients and improve water retention. A good choice for anyone looking to build healthy soil life in areas where the native ground runs heavy and slow to drain, which is common across the Joliet region.

Planting Mix

An all-purpose mix formulated for trees, shrubs, and perennials, balancing drainage and moisture retention to support strong root establishment. Well suited for foundation plantings and property borders where the existing ground tends to be compacted, making it a reliable choice for new landscaping projects throughout the area.

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How do I improve drainage in heavy soil?

Work in lots of organic material: compost, aged manure, amendments. Joliet's prairie clay hardpan takes time to fix. Consider raised beds.

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How often should I add new soil?

Annual compost addition keeps raised beds productive—1–2 inches per year. Mulched in-ground beds need less frequent soil additions.

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Why is my soil compacting?

Foot traffic, rain impact, and lack of organic matter all compact soil. In Joliet's silty clay loam, compaction happens faster. Add compost yearly.

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How much soil do I need?

Figure 100 sq ft coverage per yard at 3-inch depth. Raised beds need 12+ inches. Use our sizing tool for exact amounts.

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How deep should garden soil be?

6–8 inches for flowers, 10–12 for vegetables, 12+ for raised beds. In Joliet's silty clay loam, deeper imported soil gives roots room above the prairie clay hardpan.

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How do I fix clay soil?

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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Do I need to be home?

Nope. Enter drop-off details, choose your delivery window, note any access info. Most customers aren't home.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Never bury existing plant roots deeper than they were originally growing. Adding soil over root flares suffocates established trees and shrubs slowly over several years, often killing them before you realize the damage.

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One inch of quality topsoil takes nature 500 to 1,000 years to create through natural processes. What you spread across your yard in an afternoon represents centuries of geological activity.

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

Joliet, Illinois planting goes smoother when you’re working with soil that spreads and levels cleanly. Wind, rain, and settling can thin beds and uncover roots near borders, so a fresh layer helps you re-level and plant cleanly. It’s great for raised beds, topping off landscape beds, and filling around new shrubs and flowers. Keep the finish slightly high—soil settles—then touch up after the first good rain. Delivery is just the practical part—less lifting and fewer trips.

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