Does Home Depot deliver topsoil? Bulk Topsoil 6 cu. yd. is delivered locally to your home or jobsite. Use top soil for filling in holes and patching bare spots on lawns. Price in cubic yard does not include the delivery charge to home or jobsite.
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Does Home Depot sell bulk top soil?
Glad to know Home Depot sells bulk top soil. The local nursery did a good job. The driver was very careful not to run over my grass or lawn sprinklers, and he unloaded the dirt right on the tarp I had laid out on my driveway. He was very helpful and friendly.
Is there any quality control in the sale of topsoil?
There is no quality control in the sale of "topsoil" because no one really knows what it is. Spending money on what someone sells as "topsoil" is usually a waste of your money especially since compost will produce a better soil when applied to whatever you have then anything labeled "topsoil" ever will.
Should I buy topsoil or amend soil?
If you amend any soil with organic matter that will be better than anything labeled "topsoil" you can buy. You could, if you have nothing else to do with your money, buy "topsoil" and you will find that most often you need to add organic matter to that "topsoil" anyway, so you can use it.
What is bulk topsoil and how does it work?
Bulk topsoil is the perfect fix if you need to fill large patches of land. This creates a base to nourish your lawn or to fill holes in a plot of land.
What is topsoil? What is its definition?
The dictionary I have says "topsoil" is the top 4 inches of soil. There is a large differecne between "potting soil" and "topsoil" and usually the "potting soil" will be mostly peat moss, finely shredded bark, or coir or a combination of those, maybe with some manure added.#N#Since you can make your own "topsoil" quite easily by adding enough organic matter to the soil you have there is no good reason to spend money buying something labeled "topsoil" in any store.
What is soil made of?
Soil is composed of the mineral portion, the particles that make your soil a clay soil, sandy soil, or a loam, and organic matter. It is the organic matter that the Soil Food Web live on and create the from the nutrients that your plants need to grow.
Can you add organic matter to topsoil?
You could, if you have nothing else to do with your money, buy "topsoil" and you will find that most often you need to add organic matter to that "topsoil" anyway, so you can use it.#N#Soil is composed of the mineral portion, the particles that make your soil a clay soil, sandy soil, or a loam, and organic matter. It is the organic matter that the Soil Food Web live on and create the from the nutrients that your plants need to grow. Organic matter is the one material in any soil mix that the soil bacteria (the Soil Food Web) will digest, make disappear, and since that is what all soils need there is no good reason to purchase some more mineral soil particles to add to the mineral soil particles you already have when what you do need is organic matter.#N#Therefore spending money on something labeled "topsoil" is a waste.
How it Works
Tired of making multiple trips to a store, and carrying heavy bags of soil, mulch and rock to your lot?
How Much Do You Need?
Garden soil, mulch and gravel are generally applied at a 3-inch depth. For every square foot you want to cover, you’ll require ¼ cubic foot of product. Use the calculation guidelines to help determine how much you’ll need.
Need more information?
Speak to a Home Depot associate by visiting your local store or calling 1-800-HOME-DEPOT.
Does hardwood raise pH?
Shredded hardwood used year after year can raise the pH of the soil. So, for plants that need acidic soil (such as holly, azalea, rhododendron, pieris, camellia, blueberry, ferns, and hydrangea if you want blue flowers), get the soil tested, and use acid-based fertilizers.
Does Home Depot deliver mulch?
Home Depot will deliver anything they sell either in the store or online. If you order the mulch online you can choose Express Delivery during checkout. You can get next day delivery using this method.
Can you put rubber mulch around your house?
Mulch can be a breeding heaven for termites and ants. If you want that mulched bed look, put rubber mulch in the foot or two closest to the house, or use all rubber mulch. It's cheaper in the long run since it lasts ten times longer.
Is mulch good for winter?
ALSO… if you are using mulch as a winterizer for your garden/trees/bushes, hold onto your yard scraps and leaves from the fall, they will actually be better at protecting your plants come winter than any mulch, plus it’s free :D. Sponsored by Grammarly. Fast.