Soil Mixes & Mulch
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Organic gardening and organic fertilizer improves the soil and allows for better absorption of water and water holding capacity. Soils that have organic matter provide beneficial nutrients to plants. It is important to improve soils prior to seeding or sodding. Elk Creek Sand carries a variety of soils and soil mixes. Topsoil and fill dirt with no amendments are sold by the ton, weighing in at approximately 1.25 tons per cubic yard. Soil mixes and compost materials are sold by the cubic yard.
Black Mountain Topsoil
Normally the top 6” to 12” growing medium of earth. Topsoil provides a good growing media for any plants. It usually needs fortification with compost or peat moss, which provides both fertilization and water retention.
Planters Mix
Planters Mix is 70-75% topsoil containing 25-30%
Compost/organic material. Planters Mix is an excellent mixture for planting sod, flower and vegetable gardens. This soil mixture is used when a little extra water retention is desired such as ground planters or flower pots where evaporation occurs more quickly.
Western Red Cedar Mulch
Western Red Cedar mulch is a fibrous mulch made from shredded cedar bark. It has an attractive golden/reddish color. Cedar has a pleasant smell and is a natural insect repellent.




