Organic Garden Mix (1 Yard)
$48.00
Ready-to-Plant — Fertilizer Already Built In
50/50 blend of screened topsoil and screened organic compost, pre-enriched with 9-0-5 slow release organic fertilizer. This isn’t soil you have to amend — it’s ready to grow in the moment you spread it.
Use it for: vegetable gardens, raised beds, flower beds, new plantings, container gardens, and anywhere you want plants to thrive from day one.
One yard covers ~162 sq. ft. at 2″ depth. $48/yard.
📞 (203) 877-5070 — Call for help sizing your project or check delivery rates.
Description
The Soil Your Garden Actually Wants.
Most garden projects fail at the soil level. People plant into tired dirt, then wonder why their tomatoes don’t produce and their flowers won’t bloom. This product eliminates that problem. Our Organic Garden Mix is a 50/50 blend of screened topsoil and screened organic leaf compost, pre-enriched with a 9-0-5 slow release organic fertilizer that’s already mixed in. You’re not buying raw material you still need to amend — you’re buying a finished growing medium that’s ready to plant the day it arrives.
Blended fresh at our 20-acre facility in Milford, CT. Sold by the yard for pickup or delivery across Connecticut. Trusted by backyard gardeners and landscapers for over 30 years.
What’s In It and Why It Works
Three components working together — structure, biology, and nutrition in every yard.
Screened Topsoil for Structure
The topsoil component gives this mix body, weight, and root support. It holds its shape in raised beds, retains moisture without staying soggy, and gives plants a stable physical foundation to grow in.
Screened Compost for Biology
The organic leaf compost delivers the microbial life, earthworm activity, and organic matter that turn dead dirt into living soil. It loosens the blend, improves aeration, and feeds the root zone naturally.
9-0-5 Slow Release Fertilizer
This is what separates garden mix from buying topsoil and compost separately. A slow release organic fertilizer is already blended in — delivering nitrogen and potassium steadily through the growing season without burning roots or requiring extra applications.
Neutral pH, High Organic Matter
The blend targets a neutral pH range that works for vegetables, herbs, flowers, and ornamentals without needing lime or sulfur adjustments. High organic matter content means better water retention, better drainage, and healthier root systems.
Screened and Ready to Use
No rocks, no chunks, no debris. The finished mix has a smooth, consistent texture that fills beds evenly, settles cleanly, and is easy to work with by hand or rake. No further screening or sifting needed.
Blended Fresh at Our Facility
Every batch is mixed on-site at our Milford yard using the same screened topsoil and compost we sell individually. You’re getting a consistent, locally produced product — not a mystery bag off a warehouse pallet.
What You Can Grow In It
This is the product people come back for every spring. Here’s what it handles.
Vegetable Gardens
Tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, beans, leafy greens — this mix gives vegetables the fertility, drainage, and root support they need to produce. The built-in fertilizer feeds plants steadily without the risk of burning young transplants.
Raised Beds
The #1 use case. Fill new raised beds with garden mix and you’re ready to plant — no blending, no amending, no guesswork. For existing raised beds, top off with 2–3″ each spring to replace what last season used up.
Herb Gardens
Basil, cilantro, parsley, thyme, rosemary — herbs thrive in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. This mix gives them exactly that without over-fertilizing, which can actually reduce flavor in herbs.
Flower Beds & Perennials
Richer soil means stronger color, longer blooms, and healthier root systems. Use garden mix for new flower beds, or work it into existing beds that have gone flat from years of planting without amending.
New Tree & Shrub Plantings
Backfill around new plantings with garden mix to give roots organic matter, slow release nutrients, and better moisture availability during the critical establishment period.
Container & Planter Fill
Large planters, window boxes, and decorative containers benefit from a soil that has both structure and nutrition. Garden mix fills that role without needing to buy separate potting soil and fertilizer.
Soil Rejuvenation
If your existing garden soil has gone sandy, compacted, or nutrient-depleted over the years, blending in garden mix restores organic matter and fertility in one step instead of buying compost, fertilizer, and topsoil separately.
Landscape Plantings
Ornamental beds, foundation plantings, and landscape installations all perform better when planted into enriched soil. Garden mix gives contractors and homeowners a premium planting medium without custom mixing on-site.
How Much Do You Need?
1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet. Here’s how far it goes based on depth.
| Depth | Coverage Per Yard | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 2″ | ~162 sq. ft. | Raised bed top-off, existing bed refresh |
| 4″ | ~81 sq. ft. | Standard garden bed depth, planting areas |
| 6″ | ~54 sq. ft. | New raised beds, deep vegetable beds |
| 8″ | ~40 sq. ft. | Deep raised beds, root crop beds |
| 12″ | ~27 sq. ft. | Full-depth raised bed fill from scratch |
Building raised beds? Measure length × width × depth and call (203) 877-5070 — we’ll calculate exactly what you need in about two minutes.
Garden Mix vs. Topsoil vs. Compost
Three products, three jobs. Here’s how to pick the right one.
Organic Garden Mix
Best For:
Raised beds, vegetable gardens, flower beds, and new plantings. The richest blend we sell — topsoil + compost + slow release fertilizer, ready to plant.
Screened Topsoil
Best For:
Lawn prep, grading, leveling, filling, and creating finished soil surfaces. More structural, less rich — the all-purpose bulk soil.
Screened Compost
Best For:
Enriching existing soil, boosting organic matter, and restoring depleted ground. A pure amendment — not a standalone growing medium.
Want Even Better Results?
Garden mix performs great on its own. These two add-ons take it further.
Protene 6-5-6 Organic Fertilizer
For heavy feeders like tomatoes and squash, adding extra organic fertilizer at planting time or mid-season gives plants an additional nutrient boost beyond what’s already in the mix. Ask us about adding Protene to your order.
Peat Moss
Mixing peat moss into the garden mix lightens the texture, improves moisture retention, and lowers pH slightly — which benefits acid-loving plants like blueberries, azaleas, and rhododendrons. We carry it by the bag.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s in your garden mix?
A 50/50 blend of screened topsoil and screened organic leaf compost, pre-enriched with a 9-0-5 slow release organic fertilizer. All three components are blended together at our Milford facility.
Can I plant directly into it?
Yes — that’s the point. This is a ready-to-plant growing medium. Fill your raised bed or garden area with it and you can transplant or seed the same day. No additional amending or fertilizing is required at planting time.
Is this safe for organic gardening?
The inputs are organic — natural leaf compost, farm loam topsoil, and organic fertilizer. There are no synthetic chemicals, biosolids, or municipal waste in the blend.
How is this different from just buying topsoil or compost?
Topsoil is structural but lower in organic matter. Compost is rich in organic matter but has no structure. Garden mix combines both in a 50/50 ratio and adds slow release fertilizer — giving you a complete growing medium in one product instead of buying and blending three things yourself.
How much does garden mix cost?
Organic Garden Mix is $48 per cubic yard. Delivery charges vary by town and are applied at checkout. View all pricing on our pricing page.
Do you deliver?
Yes — across much of Connecticut and Westchester County, NY. Add garden mix to your cart, select your town at checkout, and the delivery rate is applied automatically. View delivery rates.
Can I pick it up?
Yes. Our Milford yard at 1183 Oronoque Road is open during regular business hours. Drive in and we’ll load your truck or trailer. Check hours and directions.
Do you have bulk pricing?
Yes. We offer 20-yard bulk delivery loads at a better per-yard rate. For contractor jobs or large projects, call (203) 877-5070 to discuss volume and logistics.
What if I need a custom blend?
We do that too. If you need a specific ratio of topsoil, compost, sand, or other materials, visit our Custom Soil page or call us to discuss what you need.
Ready to order? Add garden mix to your cart above, or call (203) 877-5070 for help sizing your project.
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