Sandy Loam

Sandy Loam is a light, well-draining soil perfect for leveling and turf installation. It provides a solid base for lawns and landscaping where compaction and drainage are key.

Soil Amendment
Drainage
Garden Beds
Vegetable Beds
High Compaction
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Size

Best For

  • Filling and planting raised garden beds
  • Improving existing garden soil structure
  • Establishing new lawns or turf
  • Backfilling around trees, shrubs, and perennials
  • General-purpose planting in flower or vegetable beds

Benefits

  • Balances drainage and moisture retention
  • Easy to work with for planting and shaping beds
  • Encourages strong root growth
  • Suitable for a wide range of plants and landscaping uses

Avoid When

  • In extremely sandy or fast-draining soils without additional organic matter
  • As a structural base material under pavers or foundations
  • On steep slopes where erosion control is a concern

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We provide bark and rock delivery services to the following areas

Aloha
Cedar Hills
Bethany
Banks
Beaverton
Helvetia
Hillsboro
Cornelius
Forest Grove
West Portland
Cedar Mill
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