Premium Screened Topsoil: Uses, Coverage & Calculator
Screened, ready-to-spread soil for new lawns, garden beds and finish grading.
What is Premium Screened Topsoil?
Screened topsoil has been passed through a screen to remove rocks, roots and clumps, leaving a loose, even soil that spreads easily and is ready for seed or sod.
It is the finishing layer for most landscaping jobs: covering fill after construction, building new lawns and refreshing garden beds where the original soil was thin or compacted.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Texture | Screened, loose |
| Rocks | Removed by screening |
| Moisture | Varies with weather |
| Color | Brown to dark brown |
| Approx. weight | 1.10 tons (~2,200 lbs) per cubic yard |
Best uses
- New lawns and reseeding
- Laying sod
- Raised and in-ground garden beds
- Finish grading after construction
- Filling low spots in yards
Not ideal for
- Structural fill under slabs or driveways
- Drainage trenches
- Raised vegetable beds on its own (blend with compost)
How much Premium Screened Topsoil do I need?
Enter your area and depth to get cubic yards and tons. Results update as you type.
You'll need about
Based on about 1.10 tons (~2,200 lbs) per cubic yard. Actual weight varies with moisture and source, so treat results as an estimate.
Recommended depth by project
Typical installed depths for Premium Screened Topsoil. Check local codes or your contractor for structural work.
| Project | Depth | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New lawn or sod | 4″ | 4–6″ over loosened subsoil |
| Garden bed | 6″ | Mix with compost for vegetables |
| Low-spot leveling | 2″ | Add in thin layers and water |
How to install Premium Screened Topsoil
A few steps make a big difference to how long it lasts.
- Loosen the subsoilTill or rake hard ground so roots can grow down.
- Spread and gradeSpread topsoil and grade it to slope away from buildings.
- Settle and plantWater to settle, rake smooth, then seed or lay sod.
Premium Screened Topsoil questions
Quick answers to what customers ask most.
How much topsoil do I need for a new lawn?
Plan on 4–6″. At 4″ deep, one ton covers roughly 74 sq ft, so a 1,000 sq ft lawn needs about 13–14 tons.
Is screened topsoil better than unscreened?
For lawns and gardens, yes. Screening removes rocks and debris so it spreads smoothly.
Can I plant vegetables straight into topsoil?
You can, but blending in compost or using garden soil gives better results.
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