What topsoil means
Topsoil is the upper layer of soil, rich in organic matter, used to build up lawns and beds.
Where it matters on a landscaping job
New lawns and beds fail on thin or poor soil. Price topsoil by the yard with delivery, and test or ask about the source, since cheap topsoil can come full of weeds.
What it costs
Koira's lawn seeding cost guide puts a typical job at $1,100, with most between $450 to $1,750. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The mulch, soil and gravel calculator prices a job line by line.
Work it out
- Free calculator: Mulch, soil and gravel calculator
- Cost guide: Lawn seeding cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free landscaping resources