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Fill Dirt - Mulch Mound

About this fill dirt

Inorganic subsoil for filling holes, raising low ground, and backfill. Small rocks and bits of stick or root are normal in the mix, this is structural material and not a growing medium. Do not use it to level a lawn surface or fill flower beds, put topsoil over it for anything you want to plant. Place it in lifts and compact as you go.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were o...

One cubic yard of fill dirt covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, and since most jobs call for 6 to 12 inches, plan on roughly 27 to 54 square feet per yard depending on how deep you need to go. Measure the low area's length and width, decide your target depth, and order by the cubic yard rather than guessing bags, since this material is heavy and moved in volume. Backfill jobs around a pool or foundation are usually smaller and more exact, so measure the actual void rather than eyeballing it.

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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Los Angeles Fill Dirt Delivery

Los Angeles Fill Dirt Delivery

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About this fill dirt

Inorganic subsoil for filling holes, raising low ground, and backfill. Small rocks and bits of stick or root are normal in the mix, this is structural material and not a growing medium. Do not use it to level a lawn surface or fill flower beds, put topsoil over it for anything you want to plant. Place it in lifts and compact as you go.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
Google Review

We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were o...

One cubic yard of fill dirt covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, and since most jobs call for 6 to 12 inches, plan on roughly 27 to 54 square feet per yard depending on how deep you need to go. Measure the low area's length and width, decide your target depth, and order by the cubic yard rather than guessing bags, since this material is heavy and moved in volume. Backfill jobs around a pool or foundation are usually smaller and more exact, so measure the actual void rather than eyeballing it.

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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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.

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Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper

We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering...

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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were on time, they were able to deliver in 48 hours, they were generous with the portion (we got 9 yards and it felt like a FULL nine yards!), the driver was polite! We have ordered from reputable places, and there is always a little trash in the mulch. The mulch we recv'd from Mulch Mound had barely any... we were pleasant surprised!!! Color was great! Not to mention - the price was competitive and LOWER than other mulch places around. We will use again !! Highly recommend! Thanks Mulch Mound!

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Rob H
Rob H

Easy to order, great service, and great product. We enjoy the final look of a very neglected beds we inherited!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Most fill jobs finish with a topsoil cap since fill dirt itself will not support planting, and a layer of mulch or gravel on top locks in whatever goes over it. If you are backfilling near a foundation, a compactable base material underneath the fill can help with long term settling in Los Angeles's clay loam.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Do not dump fill dirt in one thick layer and call it done. Place it in 6 to 8 inch lifts and compact each one before adding the next, especially in Los Angeles's clay loam, which holds moisture and will keep settling under an uncompacted mass for years. A rented plate compactor for a weekend job is worth it, since an unevenly settled fill under a patio or pool deck shows up as cracks later.

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The most common mistake with fill dirt is expecting it to grow anything. It is subsoil, stripped of organic matter, and if you plant directly into it you will get poor results no matter how much water or fertilizer you add. Always cap finished fill with 4 to 6 inches of real topsoil before seeding, sodding, or planting, and keep that distinction in mind when budgeting the full job.

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If your project spans backfill and finish grading, order fill dirt and topsoil as separate deliveries rather than trying to blend one material for both jobs. Fill dirt handles the bulk structural work at a lower cost per yard, and topsoil only needs to cover the top few inches where plants live, so you are not paying growing medium prices for material that ends up buried two feet down.

Grading and Filling in Los Angeles

Los Angeles sits on clay loam that compacts hard when dry and turns slick when wet, which means low spots near foundations and hardscape tend to hold water rather than drain it. Fill dirt is what people here actually use to correct that grade before anything else gets built, whether it is a pool deck, a retaining wall footing, or a yard that slopes the wrong way toward the house. Because this is subsoil and not topsoil, it will not feed plants, so it gets capped once the shape of the yard is right. At 233 feet elevation with no real frost concern, timing is about the job and the weather window, not the season.

What Fill Dirt Is

Fill dirt is inorganic subsoil sold for volume and grade, not for growing. Small rocks and bits of stick or root are normal in the mix. It compacts predictably, which is exactly what you want under slabs, in trenches, and behind walls.

Fill Dirt vs Topsoil

Fill dirt builds the shape of the ground, topsoil grows things on top of it. Bring the grade up with fill, then cap it with 4 to 6 inches of topsoil anywhere grass or plants are going in.

Compact in Lifts

Place fill in layers of 4 to 6 inches and compact each one before adding the next. Dumping the full depth at once leaves voids that settle later, and settling is the one problem fill is supposed to solve.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I use fill dirt to level my backyard in Los Angeles myself?

Yes, for grading and raising low spots, but treat it as a structural job, not a garden task. Place it in 6 to 8 inch lifts and compact each one, especially in our clay loam soil, which settles unevenly if the fill is just dumped and left. If anything will grow on top, cap it with topsoil once the grade is set.

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How many cubic yards of fill dirt do I need for a small pool deck backfill?

One cubic yard covers about 54 square feet at 6 inches deep, so a typical pool deck void might run anywhere from 3 to 10 yards depending on depth and footprint. Measure the actual gap between the pool wall and the deck, calculate the volume, and order slightly more since compaction will reduce the final volume.

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Is there a bad time of year to have fill dirt delivered in Los Angeles?

Not really, fill dirt work is driven by the project timeline rather than the season. The main thing to plan around is rain, since wet clay loam is harder to compact properly and heavy trucks can rut a soft yard. Aim for a dry stretch if you can, especially during the winter rain months.

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Where will the truck place the fill dirt on delivery day?

The driver drops the load as close to your work area as truck access allows, so clear a path and point out where you want it. Fill dirt is heavy, roughly 1.3 tons per cubic yard, so moving it twice by hand is not something you want to plan around. Delivery timing is scheduled at checkout.

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What is the difference between fill dirt and topsoil for my project?

Fill dirt is subsoil, screened of debris, used for raising grade and backfilling since it compacts into a stable base. Topsoil is the growing layer on top, with organic content that supports planting. Use fill dirt for the bulk of the job and cap with topsoil only where something needs to grow.

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