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
What is a yard?
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.
Screened topsoil filtered clean of rocks, roots, and debris. Smooth, consistent texture that is ready for lawns, gardens, raised beds, and finish grading.
Spent mushroom substrate loaded with organic nutrients. Excellent for enriching garden beds, improving soil structure, and giving plants a slow release fertility boost.
Screened leaf compost with a fine, uniform texture that blends seamlessly into existing soil. Clean, easy to spread, and packed with organic matter.
All purpose planting mix formulated for trees, shrubs, and perennials. Promotes strong root establishment with the right balance of drainage and moisture holding.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
Quality topsoil for lawns, gardens, and landscape projects. Nutrient rich and ready to support strong root development and healthy plant establishment.
Mulch Mound is super reliable and high quality!
We have had trouble finding anyone who would deliver to a city location (alley access, tight allow...
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Mulch Mound is super reliable and high quality!
We have had trouble finding anyone who would deliver to a city location (alley access, tight allowances!) Mulch Mound came through, and got our delivery right on time and right on target!
The soil we had delivered is a good blend of sandy, clay, and compost, and it is perfect for filling our new raised garden beds.
Ordering is super easy, I love their easy to use webform.
Thanks Mulch Mound!
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.
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.
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.
