Topsoil & Mulch
Our topsoil and mulch products are suitable for all gardeners – from the amateur to the landscape expert.
Healthy soil allows plants to flourish and is essential for a beautiful garden. Our range of topsoil, which includes washed sand, Kamloops soil and manure, can be used to enrich the natural soil in your garden and yard or to create a new area for a vibrant selection of vegetables, blooms, grass and turf.
Mulch can help to protect and improve your landscape by preventing erosion and releasing nutrients into the soil. Protect and enhance your soil or improve the look of an existing area in your yard and garden with our selection of mulch products.
Talking ‘bout Soils
Organic Soil
This soil is a “rich” product with high levels of growing nutrients in it and works BEST as a soil amendment to blend into existing soil to improve soil structure, nutrient profile and water retention. It CAN be planted in directly, but keep in mind it is a very rich soil and can be more “woody” (Humus) in consistency with some wood chips. If you prefer a “silty-er” soil, you can use a mixture of multi-soil and organic. A mix of 50% multi/50% organic is generally a nice blend for most gardeners, or try our new “Planters Blend.”
Planters Blend Soil
This new soil-blend combines native Kamloops silt/clay soil with a generous amount of compost from the Municipal Green-Bin composting program to create a ready-to-plant soil with a higher compost component than our Multi-purpose Soil.
Using green-bin compost is an environmentally responsible choice, as it diverts kitchen scraps and yard waste from landfills and repurposes them into valuable gardening material. That said, because this compost relies on residential participation, its quality depends on how well materials are sorted at the source. While the compost is screened twice during processing, there can occasionally be unwanted materials present.
Multi-Soil
This is a sandy-loam type soil best for top-dressing, reseeding and leveling out uneven lawns. It consists of native Kamloops silt/clay soils, added sand for drainage and a 40% compost blend to add nutrients and water retention for seeds/grass.
This soil naturally settles without excessive need for lawn rolling/packing, and it’s not as rich as the premium soils, so it can be seeded into right away after application.
Turf-Soil
This is also a sandy-loam type soil best for leveling out the base for laying rolls of sod-turf grass. This is the lowest grade soil we carry because you typically get an inch of “good” dirt with the sod cut. If you require more growing nutrients in the base layer, you can apply a granular “turf starter” fertilizer before laying the sod or upgrade to the multi for more nutrient levels.
Please note: None of our soils are “potting soils,” and none of them contain peat moss; some additions or alterations may be required depending on individual needs and soil preferences. Please ensure you do your research on what your plants/soil might need, and feel free to come by our yard to see the consistency in person to decide how best to suit your individual growing needs!
Topsoil
Turf Soil
Blend of native Kamloops soil, generous amount of sand for drainage and easy leveling, and 15-20% compost** or manure (depending on what is available at time of screening). May contain small pebbles.
This sand-based soil is suitable for:
- Drainage and leveling base for under sod-roll
- Hydroseeding and native vegetation
Multi-Purpose Soil
Blend of native Kamloops soil, sand for drainage and easy leveling, and approx. 40% compost** or manure (depending on what is available at the time of screening). May contain small pebbles.
This soil blend is suitable for:
- Seeding, top dressing, leveling lawns
- Planting shrubs/trees
- Hydroseeding and native vegetation
Planting Blend
Blend of native Kamloops soil, some sand to improve drainage and a heavy dose (approx. 60%) compost** from the municipal green-bin compost program. May contain small pebbles.
This heavy-dose compost soil is suitable for:
- Mixing into garden beds to improve nutrient content
- Vegetable/flower beds
Organic Soil
Blend of OMRI* organic compost**, mushroom manure, sand/silt and fibre fines. This soil has a slightly “woody” consistency and is certified organic for your organic gardening needs.
This organic soil is suitable for:
- Organic gardening/farming
- Mixing into garden beds to improve organic nutrient content
- Vegetable/flower beds
*OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute)
*OMRI Organic Compost is a fully organic compost suitable for application on certified organic farming operations with no restrictions. Sizing is 98% 3/8″. Derived from composted leaf and yard trimmings mixed with sawmill fibre. Composts for over 18-months.
**Soils containing compost are an environmentally responsible choice as it diverts kitchen scraps and yard waste from landfills and repurposes them into valuable gardening materials. That said, because this compost relies on residential participation, its quality depends on how well materials are sorted at the source. While compost is screened twice during processing, there can occasionally be unwanted materials present.
Wood Mulches
Wood mulches help to suppress weed seeds, retain water and improve soil over time in a natural way. Regular topping with wood mulches can reduce the need for soil amendments and fertilizer, utilizing the natural process of decay to slow-feed garden beds throughout the year.
Try the “Black Fertilizing Mulch” if you’re looking for a bigger nutrition boost or go with natural fir mulch for a slow-natural approach!
Fine Fir Mulch
A dark brown mulch, finely screened (after composting) to a 3/8” minus size for a rich, dark, soil appearance in landscaped beds. This fir mulch adds organic matter that enriches garden soil beds. Rake fine fur mulch regularly to maintain the dark look. This is a great choice for landscape beds that need a little added nutrition.
Coarse Fir Mulch
A natural reddish-brown mulch that is made with local BC bark. This coarse fir mulch helps suppress weeds and contrasts well with plants, offering a natural look to your landscaping. Screened to a 1” minus size, you can use this mulch in shrub and planting beds of all types.
Black Fertilizing Mulch
This coarser, durable mulch has a black appearance and is low maintenance and weed-suppressing, making it perfect for larger projects, around rocks, on hilly terrain and in areas prone to wind. Made with a Class A Compost containing organic matter from solids originating from the City of Kelowna’s innovative wastewater treatment plant. This provides essential nutrients, enriches the soil, and promotes plant growth without chemical fertilizers.
*Bark mulch is sold by the yard.
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Pricing
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