Topsoil & Compost

Screened and unscreened topsoil, two compost blends and Superblend, sold by the cubic yard or by the bag.

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Topsoil builds and levels. Compost blends are for planting.

Screened Topsoil adds a mineral-soil layer for general landscape preparation and lawn-area grading. Unscreened Topsoil is economical fill for holes and leveling, beneath a planting layer.

The 50/50 Blend (planters, flower beds and garden boxes) and the 70/30 Blend (sod, trees and shrubs) are compost and humus blends, sold ready to use for those jobs with nothing else to add. Superblend adds chicken manure to humus and compost: ask us whether it suits your plants.

Compare at a glance

  • Screened Topsoil $51.95 per cu yd
    Material type
    Mineral soil (sandy loam)
    Composition
    Sandy loam with very small pebbles
    Typical uses
    Adding a mineral-soil layer; General landscape preparation; Lawn-area grading
    Key limitations
    Contains very small pebbles; no added compost
  • Unscreened Topsoil $28.95 per cu yd
    Material type
    Unscreened fill soil
    Composition
    Unscreened soil; may contain rocks, debris and organic matter
    Typical uses
    Filling holes and low spots; Leveling and raising ground; Fill beneath a planting layer
    Key limitations
    Not screened; may contain rocks and debris
  • 50/50 Blend $66.95 per cu yd
    Material type
    Compost and humus blend
    Composition
    50% organic compost, 50% black forest humus
    Typical uses
    Planters, ready to use; Flower beds and garden boxes
    Key limitations
    Not for fill: organic blends settle
  • 70/30 Blend $63.00 per cu yd
    Material type
    Compost and humus blend
    Composition
    70% compost, 30% black forest humus
    Typical uses
    Sod, ready to use; Planting trees and shrubs
    Key limitations
    Not for fill; ask how much to use
  • Superblend $74.95 per cu yd
    Material type
    Humus and compost blend with chicken manure
    Composition
    70% black forest humus, 20% organic green-waste compost, 10% organic chicken manure
    Typical uses
    Planting beds where a blend with chicken manure suits the plants (ask us first)
    Key limitations
    Contains chicken manure; ask whether it suits your plants

How much do I need?

Cubic yards = area (sq ft) × depth (in) ÷ 324.

Math examples (the depths are examples, not recommendations):

  • 100 sq ft at 2 in ≈ 0.62 cu yd, so order about 0.75 cu yd
  • 200 sq ft at 3 in ≈ 1.85 cu yd, so order about 2.25 cu yd
  • 500 sq ft at 4 in ≈ 6.17 cu yd, so order about 7.00 cu yd

Our Material Estimator does this math and adds 10% for settling and waste, rounded up to the next quarter yard. Treat the result as an estimate: the amount you need on site can differ.

Coverage math: one cubic yard spread 4 in deep covers about 81 sq ft, before settling and waste. Use the depth your project needs; 4 in is an example, not a recommendation.

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Delivery and pickup

Bulk soil is delivered by the cubic yard. Within 14 miles of our yard, delivery is free on 4 or more yards; smaller local loads and longer distances have a set fee.

  • Within 14 miles: 1 yd or less: $89.00 · 2 yd: $65.00 · 3 yd: $34.00 · 4+ yd: FREE
  • 15–25 miles: $130.00 per load
  • 26–35 miles: $169.00 per load
  • Over 35 miles: call for a quote

Same-day delivery for orders placed before 10 AM and free delivery are subject to truck availability.

Delivery rates are based on the driving distance from our yard at 1801 PFE Road, Roseville — the route our truck actually travels to your address, not a straight-line radius — measured via GPS for each specific address. Some areas within the same city may fall in different delivery zones. Delivery scheduling, including same-day and free delivery, is subject to truck availability.

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Buying by the bag

Bags are a special-order service prepared by our yard team. A few things to know before you order:

  • Pre-order and pre-payment required
  • Ready for pickup approximately 24 hours after your order is placed
  • Pickup only — we do not deliver bagged materials
  • Maximum 12 bags per customer per day
  • Retail bag pricing — bulk (per-yard) pricing does not apply
  • Final sale — no returns, exchanges, or refunds
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Need help choosing?

Call the yard or ask for a quote, and we'll help you choose the right soil for your project.

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Soil and compost questions

Topsoil is mineral soil: Screened Topsoil adds a mineral-soil layer for general landscape preparation and lawn-area grading, and Unscreened Topsoil is fill beneath a planting layer. Our compost blends are compost and humus: the 50/50 Blend is ready to use in planters, flower beds and garden boxes, and the 70/30 Blend for sod, trees and shrubs, with nothing else to add. Superblend adds chicken manure to humus and compost. Many projects use both: topsoil to fill and grade, and a blend where you plant.

Unscreened Topsoil is made for filling holes and leveling, as fill beneath a planting layer, and it is the lowest-priced soil we sell. It is not screened, so it may contain rocks, debris and organic matter: if the area will be planted or seeded, finish with a planting layer such as Screened Topsoil. Compost blends are not good fill: they settle as they break down.

Yes. Screened Topsoil is a sandy loam screened for a more even texture, but it still contains very small pebbles. Unscreened Topsoil is not screened and may contain larger rocks, debris and organic matter. You are welcome to see both at the yard before you buy.

Yes, for the jobs they are sold for: the 50/50 Blend is ready to use in planters, flower beds and garden boxes, and the 70/30 Blend for sod, trees and shrubs. You don’t need to mix anything into them. Superblend contains chicken manure; ask the yard whether it suits your plants before you use it.

General extension guidance for new lawns is to loosen the soil, work in organic matter such as compost, and mix any added topsoil into the existing soil rather than leaving a separate layer. Grade so water drains away from buildings, then firm and water the area before laying sod. Our 70/30 Blend is the blend we sell for sod, ready to use with nothing else to mix in: ask us how much to use for your site, and follow your sod supplier’s instructions too.

Cubic yards = area in square feet × depth in inches ÷ 324. For example, 200 sq ft at 3 inches is about 1.85 cubic yards. Our Material Estimator does the math and adds 10% for settling and waste. Call (916) 783-9177 if you would like help.

Yes. Visit the yard at 1801 PFE Road, Roseville to see each material before you buy. Colors and textures vary naturally, and photos are representative only.

General extension guidance is to mix in organic matter such as compost, not sand, to improve clay soil. Gypsum helps only certain soils — for example, soils a soil test shows are high in sodium — and is not a general fix for compacted clay. A soil test is the best way to know what your soil needs.

Colors, sizes, and textures vary naturally. Photos are representative only. Visit the yard to view products in person before purchase.

Prices are subject to change without notice. Call (916) 783-9177 for current pricing.