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Sand - Mulch Mound
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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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar or paver joint work only calls for a 1 to 2 inch layer. For a typical patio or walkway base, figure your square footage, decide on depth, and order in full cubic yards since we deliver bulk rather than bagged. Pool base prep usually runs on the thinner end, joint filling even less.

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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Southaven Sand Delivery

Southaven Sand Delivery

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$74.00 per Yard
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The best local sand, without the guesswork.

We hand-pick and partner with the best yards in your region, keep only the ones our buyers rate well, and back each load with our guarantee.

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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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
Google Review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar or paver joint work only calls for a 1 to 2 inch layer. For a typical patio or walkway base, figure your square footage, decide on depth, and order in full cubic yards since we deliver bulk rather than bagged. Pool base prep usually runs on the thinner end, joint filling even less.

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 Southaven Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wan...

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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I compared it to competitors and I will definitely be becoming back.

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Lindsay Mangan
Lindsay Mangan

Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will de...

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Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!

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Most jobs using mason sand also need paver base stone or crushed limestone underneath for stability, especially given the silt loam base common around Southaven. If you are doing mortar work, you will also want to keep it separate from any concrete sand on site since the two behave differently in a mix. Some crews are shifting to clean chip stone instead of sand for paver bedding since it will not pump up through joints over time.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand is finer than concrete sand, which is what makes it workable for mortar but also means it compacts differently as a paver base. If you are bedding pavers, screed it to an even depth before setting anything, because unlike coarser bedding stone, mason sand will settle unevenly if it is left loose in low spots. A tamped, level bed matters more with this material than with chip stone alternatives.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake in Southaven is ordering sand in early spring without accounting for the rain that typically follows through April. Wet mason sand is harder to screed evenly and mortar mixed with damp sand needs less water than you think, which throws off your ratios. Store it covered with a tarp if delivery lands more than a day or two before you plan to use it.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If your project is paver bedding rather than mortar work, ask yourself whether chip stone might serve you better long term, since sand under pavers can pump up through joints over years of freeze and thaw cycles even in a mild zone 7b winter. Mason sand still makes sense for mortar mixing and pool base work where that pumping issue does not apply.

Working With Sand in Southaven

Southaven sits on silt loam soil, which holds moisture and can get soft after the spring rains that roll through DeSoto County. That makes a clean sand base important for anything structural, whether it is a paver patio near Snowden Grove Amphitheater or a small pool deck in a backyard. Because our growing season here runs long, from last frost in late March to first frost in mid November, hardscape crews stay busy for most of the year and sand demand follows that curve. A properly screeded sand bed keeps pavers from shifting once that silt loam underneath gets wet again.

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 something different?

Yes, this is mason sand, washed and finely screened for mortar work and paver joints. Some suppliers use the terms mason sand and fine sand interchangeably, but the material here is the same finer, uniform product masons rely on for workable mortar mixes.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a paver patio?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at 1 inch deep, so for a typical 200 square foot patio at 1.5 inches you would need roughly a cubic yard. Measure your area and multiply by your planned depth to land on an exact figure before ordering.

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When is the best time to install a paver base with this sand in Southaven?

Spring through fall is the busiest hardscape stretch here, with drier stretches between spring rains being ideal for screeding sand evenly. Avoid installing right after a heavy rain since wet silt loam underneath can shift as it dries, undoing a freshly leveled sand bed.

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Where will the truck place the sand on delivery day?

The driver places the load wherever you direct, typically a driveway, staging area, or spot close to your work site with truck access. Make sure the area is clear and there is enough space to maneuver, since delivery is scheduled at checkout and drivers work from the drop location you specify.

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Should I use this sand or chip stone for my paver base?

Mason sand still works well for mortar mixing and pool base prep, but many crews now prefer clean chip stone under pavers since it does not pump up through joints over time the way sand can. If your project is strictly paver bedding, ask about chip stone, if it involves mortar or joint filling, mason sand is the right call.

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