About this soil

Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.

I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).

How deep are you filling? Trenton lawn top-dressing stays under 2 inches. Raised beds and berms need 8 to 12 inches or more.
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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 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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.

Trenton Soil Delivery

Trenton Soil Delivery

4.7
137 reviews
Regular price $48.00 per yard
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The best local soil, 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 soil

Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.

I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).

How deep are you filling? Trenton lawn top-dressing stays under 2 inches. Raised beds and berms need 8 to 12 inches or more.
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 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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.

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How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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Choose your soil

Make sure you adjust the quantity to your home's needs. You can use our calculator to estimate how much you'll need.

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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.

What Trenton Customers Like About Our Soil

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Soil Types We Deliver in Trenton

Mulch Mound offers bulk soil delivery by the cubic yard in Trenton, covering everything from screened topsoil for new lawns to compost for garden beds and fill dirt for grading projects. This part of New Jersey often features compact, clay-influenced soil, so choosing the right material makes a real difference in how well your landscape performs.

Screened Top Soil

Our screened topsoil has a fine, even texture free of rocks and debris, making it ideal for new lawn installations, sod prep, and raised beds. It lays and grades easily, filling in the thinned and compacted spots common on older residential lots in this area.

Fill Dirt

Unscreened and affordable, fill dirt is the practical choice for rough grading, leveling low spots, and building up grades before sodding or hardscaping. Many properties in this area have uneven ground from years of settling, and bulk fill by the yard is the most efficient fix.

Garden Compost

This nutrient-rich organic amendment builds healthy soil structure and feeds plants through the growing season. It integrates easily into the clay-heavy soils found throughout this part of New Jersey, improving drainage and boosting fertility in vegetable beds, flower borders, and any new planting.

Mushroom Compost

Spent mushroom compost is a mild, nutrient-rich amendment that improves soil structure and supports vigorous plant growth. Its fine texture works well blended into beds or applied as a top dressing, and it is especially useful in urban and suburban gardens where compaction and foot traffic have depleted the soil.

Complete Your Outdoor Soil Project

Your new soil needs a cover. Mulch reduces evaporation and temperature swings in Trenton beds on silt loam ground. Stone creates clean borders.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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Should I remove existing soil first?

Rarely necessary. Work the existing soil loose and mix layers together. Removal makes sense only for contamination.

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Do I need landscape fabric under soil?

Fabric isn't ideal under growing areas. Cardboard smothers grass better and biodegrades. Use fabric under gravel, not gardens.

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How deep should garden soil be?

Flowers need 6–8 inches, vegetables 10–12, raised beds 12+. Given Trenton's native silt loam, more depth means healthier roots.

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Where will you drop the soil?

Wherever you specify—driveway, backyard, curbside. Mark the spot at checkout and include any helpful notes.

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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.

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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

Crown planting beds slightly higher than surrounding lawn for better appearance and drainage. This improves water movement away from plant stems and creates visual definition without edging materials.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Test your soil pH after adding new topsoil to planting beds. Blending different soil sources can shift pH unexpectedly in either direction. Most landscape plants prefer a 6.0 to 7.0 pH range.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rent a Bobcat or mini skid steer for jobs requiring more than 5 yards of soil. Hand spreading large quantities of topsoil takes forever, destroys your back, and wastes valuable time.

The Unique Landscape of Trenton

In Trenton, refreshed soil makes it easier to set grade before seed, sod, or new plantings. After wet stretches, beds can crust over or settle unevenly, so a fresh layer helps you re-level and plant cleanly. Helpful for vegetable beds, new borders, and rebuilding spots that eroded or settled. Mix lightly into the top few inches where you can, then level and water to set it. Delivery keeps the work moving without the loading and unloading.