Garden Soil
Garden Soil
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Product Description
Product Description
Garden Soil Mix — Ready-to-Plant Blend for Raised Beds & Vegetable Gardens
Our Garden Soil Mix is the open-the-bag-and-plant blend that takes the guesswork out of starting a vegetable garden, raised bed, or new flower border. We blend screened loam, sphagnum peat, and coarse sand in proportions tuned for what plants actually want — enough structure to hold roots, enough organic matter to feed them, and enough drainage that roots don't sit in water after a rainy week.
At a glance
| Material | Screened loam + sphagnum peat + coarse sand |
| Coverage | ~100 sq ft at 3" depth (or 1 yd³ fills a 4'×8'×12" bed) |
| Weight | ~1,400–1,700 lbs/yd³ |
| Also known as | Raised bed soil, vegetable garden soil, planter mix, garden mix |
| Sold by | The cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery |
What it's good for
- Raised garden beds, cedar boxes, and elevated planters
- Vegetable gardens, salsa gardens, and herb beds
- New flower beds where you want plants to take off the first season
- Filling deep planters, large containers, and trough planters
How much do I need?
A standard 4' × 8' raised bed at 12" deep takes about 1.2 cubic yards — round up to 1.5 yards if you want it heaped a little proud (the soil will settle as you water it in). Two 4' × 4' beds at 12" deep need about 1.2 yards combined. Bigger 4' × 16' bed at 18" deep? About 3.6 yards.
How Garden Soil Mix compares
- vs. Topsoil Loam: Topsoil Loam is straight screened loam — better for lawns and grading. Garden Soil Mix has peat and sand added for raised-bed performance. Don't substitute — straight loam compacts in raised beds.
- vs. Horticultural Soil Mix: Horticultural is peat-heaviest, lightest, designed for containers and propagation. Garden Soil Mix is heavier and more balanced for in-bed vegetables.
- vs. Compost: Compost is pure organic amendment (you mix into existing soil). Garden Soil Mix already has the right blend — no mixing required.
- vs. Super Loam: Super Loam is for in-ground lawns and beds. Garden Soil Mix is for raised beds and containers where drainage matters more than soil weight.
Frequently asked questions
What's in Garden Soil Mix?
Screened loam (the mineral base), sphagnum peat (organic matter and water retention), and coarse sand (drainage). The proportions are tuned for raised-bed vegetable gardening — roughly 50% loam, 30% peat, 20% sand by volume.
Can I plant directly into Garden Soil Mix without amending?
Yes — that's the whole point. Fill the bed, plant, water. Most vegetables and herbs take off in this mix without additional amendments in year one.
How much for a 4×8 raised bed?
1.2 cubic yards at 12" deep. Round up to 1.5 yards because soil settles 10–15% after first watering.
Will Garden Soil Mix compact over time?
Less than straight topsoil because the peat keeps it light. Most raised beds need 1–2" of fresh mix top-dress each spring to replace what settled and broke down.
How much does a cubic yard weigh?
About 1,400–1,700 lbs per cubic yard.
Do you deliver in the Boston area?
Yes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex, Plymouth, Bristol, Barnstable, and Worcester Counties.
Same-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We deliver garden soil across Suffolk, Norfolk, Middlesex, Plymouth, Essex, Bristol, Barnstable, and Worcester County.
Pair with our compost to top-dress and feed the bed mid-season, or our black mulch to finish the look around your raised beds.
Order today — the ready-to-plant blend that gets gardens growing fast.
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Same-day & next-day delivery available — weekends fill fast, order early.
- Curbside or on-property drop — let us know at checkout.
- Up to 6 yds per load for dense materials (gravel, soil, rock, sand) — mulch loads carry up to 10 yds. Delivery is $100 per load within 30 miles of our Dispatch Office, plus $4 per mile beyond. No minimum order.
- Job site delivery available
- Questions? Call (617) 645-0987 or see full delivery info →
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Natural material notice —Quarried and screened materials vary in size, color, texture, and cleanliness from load to load and from the photos shown; material described as washed is rinsed at the quarry but is not dust-free. This variation is normal and is not a defect, and we do not warranty or guarantee exact size, color, or cleanliness. Questions before you order? Contact us.
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The material is really good. Happy with my purchase.
Purchased 6 yards, and was happy with the quality. Would recommend for raised beds, that's what I used it for.
Placed my order midweek and had same-day delivery. That alone would've made me happy, but everything else was just as good. The Garden Soil Mix is dark, rich, and filled my raised beds perfectly. My neighborhood has a few serious gardeners and I already have two neighbors asking where I ordered from. The customer service team was responsive and warm. The driver arrived within the delivery window, called ahead, and helped me position the drop so I'd have minimal wheelbarrowing to do. In spring when everyone is scrambling to get their gardens ready, Ottr just makes everything easier. Highly recommend.
I take my vegetable garden pretty seriously and after years of amending my native soil I decided it was time to just start fresh with good fill in my raised beds. The Garden Soil Mix from Ottr was the right call. It's rich, well-balanced, and every plant I've put in so far is performing beautifully. I ordered 3 yards in early April and could not be more pleased. The service was exceptional — consistent communication from the moment I ordered to delivery day. The driver was professional and helpful. He got the soil right next to my beds even though my backyard has tricky access. Five stars.
My partner and I built four new raised beds this spring and I wanted to start with really good soil. After doing some research I landed on Ottr and I'm so glad I did. The Garden Soil Mix is exactly what healthy plants need — loose, rich, and easy to work with. Seeds we put in last Saturday are already showing signs of life. The delivery process was seamless. I got communication throughout and the driver arrived on time. He was helpful, positioned the dump right where it would save me the most work, and was out of there in no time. Legitimately perfect experience.
We maintain the grounds for a property management company that oversees several commercial buildings in the Greater Boston area. This spring we needed to refresh all the ornamental planting beds and ordered Garden Soil Mix in bulk across two deliveries. The material was consistently high quality and performed well as a base layer under our perennial plantings. Ottr's team was excellent throughout — organized, communicative, and the drivers worked efficiently on each property. We'll be writing them into our contract spec going forward.
I ordered the Garden Soil Mix to top off my raised vegetable beds for the season and it went above and beyond what I was hoping for. Beautiful dark soil, excellent texture, no large clumps or debris. I worked 3 yards into my beds and the difference is night and day from what was there before. The customer service team was great on the phone — friendly and helpful when I wasn't sure how many yards to order. Delivery was punctual and the driver was one of the nicest people I've dealt with in this kind of service. He made sure the pile was exactly where I wanted it. Couldn't ask for more.
We operate a small garden center and offer raised bed installation services to our customers. We source Garden Soil Mix from Ottr for most of our installs and the feedback from our customers has been consistently positive. The soil performs as expected, looks great in the beds, and our clients can see results quickly. Ottr is one of the most reliable vendors we work with — their delivery logistics are solid, communication is proactive, and the drivers are experienced with working on residential properties. We're booking jobs through July and Ottr will be supplying the soil for all of them.
We're a nonprofit running urban garden initiatives in underserved Boston neighborhoods. This spring we partnered with a local sponsor to install raised beds at three sites. We ordered garden soil in bulk from Ottr and the quality was fantastic — clean, rich, workable. For our volunteers (many of whom are first-time gardeners) having a good foundation makes all the difference. The Ottr team was incredibly professional and flexible as we coordinated three delivery locations across two weeks. Always on time, always communicating, drivers were accommodating at each site. We're incredibly grateful for their support and will be back.
Set up two raised beds this week and ordered 2 yards of Garden Soil Mix. Honestly I wasn't sure what to expect but this stuff is great. Dark and fertile-looking, easy to work with, no big rocks or debris. My kids helped me plant this weekend and the soil was easy enough for them to dig through by hand. Delivery was very smooth — communication was excellent, driver was on time and super nice. He backed the truck in and dumped it right next to the beds so I barely had to move it. Highly satisfied. Would give 6 stars if I could.
Every April I refresh my vegetable beds and this year I decided to go all in with new Garden Soil Mix. Ordered 4 yards and it was the best gardening decision I've made in a long time. The mix is perfect — I could tell immediately when I started working with it. Rich, structured, and ready to plant. Ordering was easy, the team kept me informed at every step, and the driver arrived right on time. He positioned the soil right where I asked without any back and forth. Already seeing great early germination results. Ottr has a customer for life.
I was referred to Ottr by a neighbor who's been using them for years and now I understand the loyalty. The Garden Soil Mix I ordered for my flower beds is exceptional — well-screened, dark, and it spread beautifully. My perennial beds look completely refreshed. But more than the product, the service was what truly impressed me. Multiple touchpoints before and during delivery, a driver who was professional and helpful, and a team that actually answers when you call. In the spring rush it can be hard to get good service from any contractor — Ottr is a refreshing exception.
I've tried a few different bulk soil options in the Greater Boston area and nothing compares to what Ottr is delivering. The Garden Soil Mix is clearly a quality product — well-blended, screened, and ready to plant in immediately. I ordered it for a backyard kitchen garden overhaul and my seedlings are off to their best start ever. The whole experience felt effortless. Got confirmation messages throughout and the driver was fantastic — super professional and positioned the soil perfectly next to my raised beds. If you're in the area and gardening this spring, just use Ottr.
Our neighborhood association runs a shared garden space and we order from Ottr every spring to top off our raised plot beds. This year we went with the Garden Soil Mix and our members are raving about it. The texture and color are beautiful and everything went in cleanly. The team is always a pleasure to deal with — responsive, communicative, and they follow through on what they promise. The delivery driver this year was particularly impressive. Narrow access lane and he handled it no problem, landing the soil right where our volunteers needed it. Another great season ahead thanks to Ottr.
We own a landscape design firm and recommend Ottr to our clients regularly for bulk soil needs. The Garden Soil Mix is consistent, professionally packaged, and performs well across the types of projects we work on — from residential raised beds to commercial flower borders. Every order we've placed has gone smoothly. Their scheduling system works and their communication is professional — clients appreciate when we can give them a real delivery window. Drivers know their job and do it well. This is a vendor we trust.
I ordered 2 yards for my backyard raised beds and honestly the whole thing exceeded my expectations. The soil is amazing — you can tell it's well-made from the moment you work your hands through it. But what really won me over was the service. I got a heads-up text the evening before, another the morning of, and the driver called about 20 minutes before arrival. When he got here he was friendly and made sure I was happy with the placement before he left. I've never had a bulk delivery go this smoothly. Absolutely recommending Ottr to my neighbors.
I manage a small urban farm on the rooftop of our apartment building. We've been trying different soil mixes and Garden Soil Mix from Ottr is one of the better ones we've found for our containerized planting system. Good weight balance, doesn't compact too quickly, and holds nutrients well from what we've observed so far. The delivery coordination required some extra logistics since we're in the city and the team handled it all professionally. Great communication, driver was patient and thoughtful about placement. Quality product from quality people.
April is go-time in Massachusetts and I needed soil fast. Ordered on a Tuesday and had same-day delivery. The Garden Soil Mix is the real deal — you can tell it's properly blended. Dumped it into my three garden boxes and worked it in no problem. The dump truck driver was awesome, he backed in carefully and laid it right where I wanted it without me having to move anything. Got a call about 30 minutes before arrival too which made it easy to be home for it. Seriously great experience all around.
We manage a small community garden in our neighborhood and needed a big refresh this season. Ordered 4 yards to top off our raised plots and the soil quality was outstanding — well-blended, not clumpy, no rocks or debris. The communication from Ottr was great. We got updates every step of the way and the driver was on time down to the minute. He even helped us figure out the best drop spot given our narrow access path. For a community garden working with a tight budget, getting quality material with zero hassle is everything. Highly recommend to any community garden coordinators out there looking for bulk soil in the Boston area.
We use Ottr for our landscape contracting business and the Garden Soil Mix is one of our most-ordered products every spring. Client satisfaction on raised bed projects using this mix has been consistently high. The soil photographs well, fills nicely, and our clients always comment on how good it looks and feels. Operationally, Ottr is a pleasure to work with. Their communication is professional and reliable — we always know when a delivery is coming. Drivers are skilled and accommodating. For a company doing volume orders across multiple client sites, consistency matters most, and Ottr delivers it every time.
My husband and I finally converted part of our backyard into a vegetable garden this spring. We ordered 3 yards of the Garden Soil Mix and it was just perfect. We have four large raised beds and a few in-ground rows and the soil filled everything out beautifully. It's dark and rich and already our seedlings are looking incredible. The ordering process was easy and we were kept in the loop the whole time. The driver backed the dump truck right into our backyard through the side gate with no problem. Super impressive. We're already planning a fall order.
We're a landscaping company serving clients across the South Shore and we've been sourcing our garden soil through Ottr for our raised bed installs this spring. The consistency of the product is what keeps us coming back. Every yard looks and feels the same — rich, workable, and exactly what our clients expect. From a contractor standpoint the logistics are seamless. The dispatch communication is professional and the drivers know what they're doing. They understand job site dynamics and don't need a lot of hand-holding. Our crews love working with it. This is just a dependable product from a dependable company.
I built a dedicated herb garden this April — four small raised boxes right off my back porch. Filled them entirely with Ottr's Garden Soil Mix and I'm blown away by how well everything has taken hold already. Basil, thyme, rosemary, and chives are all doing great less than two weeks in. The texture is wonderful — holds moisture but not soggy. Customer service was genuinely kind when I placed my order. I had a small delivery timing question and they were on it right away. The driver positioned the load carefully near my shed so I could wheelbarrow it easily. Great company.
I've been gardening seriously for about five years but this is my first time ordering bulk delivery. I cannot believe I waited this long. The Garden Soil Mix is everything I hoped for — smells earthy and rich, has that perfect crumbly texture, and mixes beautifully into my existing beds. I ordered 2 yards for my backyard vegetable garden and it was the perfect amount. Communication was great — got texts at every step and the driver called ahead. He was cheerful and made sure the pile was right where I needed it. This is how all delivery services should work.
Finally found a soil that actually works the way it should. We ordered 3 yards of the Garden Soil Mix for two new raised beds we built this spring and I couldn't be happier. The texture is perfect — dark, loose, and rich. Plants are already coming up strong just a week in. What really stood out was how smooth the whole process was from start to finish. I got a text confirmation after ordering and a heads-up the morning of delivery. The driver pulled right up, asked where we wanted it, and positioned the dump truck so the soil landed exactly where we needed it. No mess, no guessing. Customer service was friendly and genuinely helpful when I called to ask about quantity. Will absolutely order again.
We've been wanting to overhaul our front flower beds for two years and finally pulled the trigger this April. Ordered 2 yards of the Garden Soil Mix and it was exactly what we needed. The soil is rich-looking, easy to spread, and the amendment balance feels right. Our roses and perennials are already showing signs of strong new growth. Ordering was super easy online and I appreciated getting a confirmation with the estimated delivery window. The driver was friendly and asked where we wanted the drop — no issues at all. Really pleasant experience from start to finish.
Ordered 3 yards to fill three new cedar raised beds I built this spring. The Garden Soil Mix is excellent — dark and rich with a great texture that's easy to work by hand. Delivery was smooth and the driver was incredibly helpful. I had some awkward access to my backyard and he took his time getting the truck positioned just right so the soil landed exactly where I needed it. Got updates via text and a call before arrival so I was ready. This is the kind of local company that actually cares about getting it right. Couldn't be happier.