Can I plant vegetables directly in this loam?

You can, but you'll get better results blending it 1:1 with compost, or using Garden Soil Mix which is pre-amended for vegetables.

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Loam (Screened)

Q: What's the difference between Loam and Topsoil?

At our yard, they're the same physical product. Loam technically refers to soil texture (balanced sand-silt-clay), while Topsoil refers to the upper organic-rich layer of soil. In residential landscaping the terms are used interchangeably.

Q: Is your loam really screened?

Yes. Every load runs through a half-inch screen to remove rocks, roots, and debris.

Q: What's the pH and organic content?

pH typically ranges 6.0 to 7.5. Organic content runs 3 to 7 percent by weight.

Q: How deep should I install loam for a new lawn?

4 inches minimum for sod, 4 to 6 inches for seed establishment, half-inch to 1 inch for top-dressing existing turf.

Q: Do you deliver in the Boston area?

Yes. Same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.

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Product Description

Loam (Screened) — Balanced ½" Screened Loam for Lawns & Gardens

Loam is the soil texture class with the ideal balance — sand for drainage, silt for nutrient hold, clay for structure. Our ½"-screened loam is the workhorse soil for new lawns, garden beds, leveling projects, and landscape work across Greater Boston. Bulk delivery by the cubic yard, no bags, no minimum order.

At a glance

Material	½"-screened loam
Texture	Sand-silt-clay balanced (USDA loam class)
Organic content	3–7% by weight
pH range	6.0–7.5
Coverage	~100 sq ft at 3" depth
Weight	~2,000–2,400 lbs/yd³ (~1.0–1.2 tons)
Also known as	Screened loam, residential loam, lawn loam
Sold by	The cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery

What it's good for

New lawn establishment — 4" minimum for sod, 4–6" for seed
Garden bed preparation — mix 1:1 with compost for vegetable beds
Filling low spots in existing lawns and yards
Leveling uneven turf before sod or seed
Top-dressing tired turf to revive thin lawn
Tree and shrub planting backfill
Light grading on landscape projects

How much loam do I need?

For a 1,000 sq ft new lawn at 4" depth, plan on about 12 cubic yards. For a 4' × 8' raised garden bed 12" deep, you're looking at 1.2 cubic yards. For filling low spots on a typical residential yard, 2–3 cubic yards usually covers it.

Rule of thumb: 1 cubic yard covers about 100 square feet at 3" depth, or 75 sq ft at 4". Order 10% extra for settling.

How Loam (Screened) compares

vs. Topsoil (Screened) — Same physical material. "Loam" is the technical name landscapers use for balanced soil; "Topsoil" is the everyday term. Pick whichever name you're more comfortable searching for — they're the same product at the same price.
vs. Site Loam (Mass DOT M1.04.0) — Same physical material. Site Loam is the spec-compliant listing for public-works projects requiring M1.04.0 documentation. Loam (Screened) is the residential listing.
vs. Super Loam — Super Loam is premium-grade with higher organic content for perfectionists. Regular screened loam is the industry-standard balance — gets the job done at a better price.
vs. Garden Soil Mix — Garden Soil Mix is pre-amended with peat and compost for raised beds and vegetable production. Loam is straight loam — what you want under turf.
vs. Fill Dirt — Fill dirt is structural fill for raising grade. Loam is topsoil for growing plants.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Loam and Topsoil?
At our yard, they're the same physical product. "Loam" technically refers to soil texture (balanced sand-silt-clay), while "Topsoil" refers to the upper organic-rich layer of soil. In residential landscaping, the terms are used interchangeably. We sell both names so search engines can find us either way.

Is your loam really screened?
Yes — every load runs through a ½" screen to remove rocks, roots, and debris. You'll find occasional small pebbles (under ½"), but no surprise rocks or organic chunks that would interfere with seed germination or sod installation.

What's the pH and organic content?
pH typically ranges 6.0–7.5 (turfgrass sweet spot). Organic content runs 3–7% by weight — enough to support lawn establishment without being so high that drainage suffers.

How deep should I install loam for a new lawn?
4" minimum for sod installation. For seed establishment, 4–6" is ideal. For top-dressing existing turf, a ½" to 1" layer is plenty.

Can I plant a vegetable garden directly in this loam?
You can, but you'll get better results blending it 1:1 with our Compost or just using Garden Soil Mix which is pre-amended for vegetable production.

Do you deliver in the Boston area?
Yes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties. $100 flat-rate, no minimum order, no bags.

Same-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We run Loam across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth County daily.

Pair with our Compost for vegetable gardens, Super Loam for premium turf installs, or Fill Dirt for raising grade before laying loam on top.

Order screened loam today — bulk delivery, no bags, no minimum, the workhorse soil for lawns and gardens.

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. $100 flat rate, no minimum order.
Job site delivery available — live load tickets and signed BOLs on request.
Questions? Call (617) 645-0987 or see full delivery info →