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| Name |
| Topsoil |
| Composition |
| 60%
topsoil, 20% organic compost or humus, 20% coarse sand. Shredded, pulverized and screened through a ¾ inch screen. |
| Description |
| This is
a basic all-purpose soil. It
is easily worked by hand, and is suitable for most applications
where soil is needed. Sold
by the yard. |
| Uses |
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This soil is best for applications where
once material has been planted, it will not be disturbed.
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Planting trees and shrubs.
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Putting in new lawns or patching bare spots.
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Filling low spots.
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Finish grading.
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Backfilling retaining walls less than 12”
deep
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Making raised mounds (when virgin soil not
available)
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| Name |
| Landscaper's Blend |
| Composition |
| Approximately
70% soil, 15% compost, and 15% sand. Screened through a ¾ inch
screen. |
| Description |
| A
basic blend very similar to the topsoil. However, the compost is more coarse. Because the compost texture varies, the final product will
vary in appearance and texture. Sold by the yard. |
| Uses |
Low
cost soil for finish grading large areas. Suitable for applications where consistent product is not
required. Excellent for
commercial sites where |
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| Name |
| Mix
Soil |
| Composition |
| 40%
topsoil, 30% organic compost or humus, 30% coarse sand. Shredded,
pulverized and screened through ¾ inch screen. |
| Description |
| A
top quality all-purpose soil. It
is rich in nutrients and the sand will help resist compaction. The pH is 6-8. This
soil is rich enough to support delicate flowers, and strong enough
to allow solid rooting of trees and shrubs. Sold by the yard. |
| Uses |
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| Name |
| Planting
Bed Mix |
| Composition |
| 30%
topsoil, 30% organic compost or humus, 20% coarse sand. 20% pea
sized silica gravel. Shredded,
pulverized and screened through a ¾ inch screen. |
| Description |
| This
is a premium soil. The
high organic content makes it very rich for growing plants. The gravel helps the material hold moisture which means
watering less often. The
sand and gravel both keep the soil loose and workable. Sold by the yard. |
| Uses |
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| Name |
| Topdressing
Mix |
| Composition |
| 50%
course sand, 50% organic compost or humus. Screened through a ½ inch screen. |
| Description |
| This
is a blend created specifically for topdressing existing lawns to
make the grass thicker. The
blend will allow new seed to germinate without smothering existing
grass. Sold by the
yard. |
| Uses |
Topdressing
over existing lawns. |
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| Name |
| Fill
Dirt |
| Composition |
| Primarily
clay. |
| Description |
| This
is a rough fill for use in large holes. It consists of whatever is dug out of the ground naturally. Our Fill dirt is clean, but it can contain some sticks,
rocks, and roots. It is
not workable by hand and must be topdressed to plant anything in it. It is sold by the yard. |
| Uses |
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Filling in large holes over 2 feet deep.
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Filling old basements or swimming pools.
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Rough grading work.
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Remember, a machine is needed to move it.
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| Name |
| Ball
Diamond Clay |
| Composition |
| Clay
and fine sand blended together. |
| Description |
A
specific mix designed for baseball diamonds. Available unscreened or screened. The screened has been shredded, pulverized and screened
through a 1” screen. The
unscreened will have some clumps and should be used where it will be
applied at least 2” thick and spread with a machine. The product compacts very well and is sold by the ton. |
| Uses |
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Resurfacing baseball diamonds or bocci ball
courts.
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Filling horse stalls and paddocks
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Anywhere a smooth, solid surface is needed.
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