• Waukegan Soil Delivery - Mulch Mound
  • Waukegan Soil Delivery - Mulch Mound
  • Waukegan Soil Delivery - Mulch Mound
  • Waukegan Soil Delivery - Mulch Mound
  • Waukegan Soil Delivery - Mulch Mound
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Waukegan Soil Delivery
Waukegan Soil Delivery
Waukegan Soil Delivery

About this soil

Screened topsoil filtered clean of rocks, roots, and debris. Smooth, consistent texture that is ready for lawns, gardens, raised beds, and finish grading.
Tracy Bly
Tracy Bly
Google Review

Very happy with the ease of ordering. Delivery went exactly as planned. Garden soil looks great and couldn’t be happier.

Start with your square footage and target depth. Waukegan projects can range from a light lawn smoothing to a deep raised bed fill.
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 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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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Waukegan Soil Delivery

Waukegan Soil Delivery

4.7
137 reviews
$49.00 per yard
$49.00
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Minimum of 3 yard
Hand-picked local yards
4,000+ regional deliveries
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Why order through Mulch Mound

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.

Mulch Mound Guarantee

If your soil isn't the quantity or quality you ordered, we'll make it right.

About this soil

Screened topsoil filtered clean of rocks, roots, and debris. Smooth, consistent texture that is ready for lawns, gardens, raised beds, and finish grading.
Tracy Bly
Tracy Bly
Google Review

Very happy with the ease of ordering. Delivery went exactly as planned. Garden soil looks great and couldn’t be happier.

Start with your square footage and target depth. Waukegan projects can range from a light lawn smoothing to a deep raised bed fill.
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 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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 Waukegan Customers Like About Our Soil

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
Google Reviews
Tracy Bly
Tracy Bly

Very happy with the ease of ordering. Delivery went exactly as planned. Garden soil looks great and couldn’t be happier.

Google Review
Michelle Ivette Ponce
Michelle Ivette Ponce

Really appreciate the care and follow thru that this company had with our order. A hiccup came up but they were quick to respond and address all co...

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Really appreciate the care and follow thru that this company had with our order. A hiccup came up but they were quick to respond and address all concerns, which made our garden day a success! Thank you for your prompt care.

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Need Help Calculating How Much Soil You Need?

Use our NEW Trace from Satellite tool to get an estimate for your project based on an aerial view of your property

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Whether you're filling raised beds or leveling a Waukegan yard, our satellite tool helps estimate soil needs. Trace the area, choose your depth—shallow for top-dressing, deeper for new beds—and see the yardage before ordering.

Soil Types We Deliver in Waukegan

Mulch Mound delivers bulk topsoil by the yard in Waukegan, making it easy to handle lawn repairs, garden builds, and grading jobs without hauling bags from a store. We sell by the cubic yard so you get exactly what your project calls for. The heavy clay-based soils common in this part of northeastern Illinois often need amendment or a clean topsoil layer to get the results you want.

Top Soil

Available in screened or unscreened grades, our topsoil suits everything from lawn establishment to finish grading around older residential properties common in this part of northeastern Illinois. Screened topsoil is filtered free of rocks and roots for a smooth, consistent finish, while unscreened is a practical choice for bulk fill jobs.

Gardening Blend

A ready-to-use mix of topsoil and organic amendments that works well for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Available in standard and premium grades, it offers good drainage and solid nutrition, making it a popular pick for home gardeners working against the region's dense native clay.

Garden Compost

Rich, finished compost loaded with organic matter that improves nutrient levels, boosts water retention, and builds the kind of living soil plants thrive in. A great amendment for tired garden beds that have been repeatedly planted through the short growing season this part of northern Illinois gets.

Planting Mix

Formulated for trees, shrubs, and perennials, this all-purpose mix promotes strong root establishment with the right balance of drainage and moisture retention. A practical choice for landscape beds and new plantings where the existing clay soil needs improvement before roots can take hold.

Complete Your Outdoor Soil Project

Healthy Waukegan beds start with good soil. Layer mulch over it to suppress weeds and regulate temperature on clay loam ground. Stone frames the edges.

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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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Can I pick my delivery date?

You can. Cart shows available dates once items are added. Select your preferred day and time slot.

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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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Is bagged soil or bulk better?

Bulk delivery beats bags on price and usually on quality. Use bags only for tiny spots or where truck access is impossible.

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How do I level soil for a lawn?

Apply topsoil evenly, rake level, compact gently. Waukegan's native clay loam benefits from 4–6 inches of quality topsoil for turf.

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How do I fix clay soil?

Work in compost and gypsum, never sand. Three to four inches of organic matter tilled in makes a difference over time.

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How do I fix sandy soil?

Add organic matter—compost, aged manure, garden mix. Sandy soil drains fast and doesn't hold nutrients. Yearly additions build retention.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Do not spread topsoil when rain is forecast in the next day or two. Runoff carries loose soil into streets, storm drains, and neighbors' yards, wasting your material and creating problems.

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.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Calculate soil needs in cubic yards rather than weight for accurate ordering. A yard of topsoil weighs about 2,000 pounds but volume is what matters for determining coverage area at your desired depth.

The Unique Landscape of Waukegan

Good soil helps Waukegan plantings establish faster and keeps beds looking tidy after the first few weeks. Seasonal swings can compact areas and expose roots, especially along edges and slopes, and a refreshed top layer helps projects finish neater. Use it to top-dress, rebuild worn bed edges, and smooth low areas before seed. Avoid burying stems and plant crowns; keep soil below them and mulch after planting. Delivered soil makes it easier to do the job once and move on to planting.

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