{"product_id":"super-loam","title":"Super Loam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Loam — Premium Screened Topsoil for Showpiece Lawns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper Loam is our premium-grade screened topsoil — a step up from standard loam, with a higher organic matter content blended in for the kind of new lawn or sod install where you want results that turn neighbors' heads. If you're doing it right (or doing it once), this is the soil to put down before the seed or the sod goes on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScreened topsoil with elevated organic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~80 sq ft at 4\" depth (new lawn standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1,800–2,000 lbs\/yd³ (lighter than standard loam)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium loam, organic topsoil, screened super soil, enriched loam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew lawn installs from seed or sod where premium results matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-dressing tired lawns with a richer blend than standard loam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-grading and re-soiling sports turf or high-traffic lawn areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium garden bed installs and shrub planting backfill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a new 1,000 sq ft lawn at the recommended 4\" depth, you'll want about 12.3 cubic yards. A small 500 sq ft side yard at 3\" depth runs about 4.6 yards. Always till super loam into the existing subsoil at least 2–3\" so roots don't hit a hard layer when they reach the bottom of the topsoil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Super Loam compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Topsoil Loam (½\" Screened):\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Topsoil Loam is the workhorse soil for grading and general lawn work. Super Loam adds organic matter for richer planting beds and showpiece lawns. About 20–30% more expensive per yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Garden Soil Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Soil Mix is a ready-to-plant blend with peat and sand for raised beds. Super Loam is a richer base soil — better for in-ground lawns and large grading projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Compost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compost is the pure organic amendment you mix INTO soil. Super Loam already has it blended in. If you have standard loam down, add compost on top; if starting fresh, Super Loam saves a step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Horticultural Soil Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horticultural Mix is peat-heavy and very light — designed for containers and propagation. Super Loam is heavier and structured for in-ground lawns and beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Super Loam \"super\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElevated organic matter content blended into screened topsoil. Standard loam is a balanced mineral mix; Super Loam adds compost-derived nutrients and texture for stronger early plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Super Loam worth the upgrade over standard Topsoil Loam?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor new lawns where appearance matters in year one, yes — the organic boost shows in faster germination, deeper green, and thicker turf early. For large grading and structural fill work, standard loam is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I plant directly into Super Loam?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes for lawns from seed or sod. For vegetable gardens, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/garden-soil-mix\"\u003eGarden Soil Mix\u003c\/a\u003e is purpose-built and better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep should I lay Super Loam for a new lawn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 inches minimum. Till the bottom 2–3\" into the subsoil so roots transition into native soil without hitting a hard line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a cubic yard weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 1,800–2,000 lbs per cubic yard (lighter than standard loam because of the organic content).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver in the Boston area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We deliver super loam across \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eSuffolk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\"\u003ePlymouth County\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/compost\"\u003ecompost\u003c\/a\u003e to top-dress and feed the lawn after seed-up, or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/loam\"\u003escreened topsoil loam\u003c\/a\u003e when standard-grade loam fits the project budget better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder today — the premium loam that grows the lawn the rest of the block notices.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes Super Loam super?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Elevated organic matter content blended into screened topsoil. 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