Screened Loam

Clean loam is a rich, balanced topsoil prized for its fertility, structure, and versatility. It blends roughly equal parts sand, silt, and clay to create a crumbly, well-aerated medium that holds moisture without becoming waterlogged. Nutrient-rich organic matter and a neutral to slightly acidic pH make clean loam ideal for establishing lawns, gardens, trees, and landscape beds.

Key characteristics

• Texture: Smooth, crumbly, and granular—easy to work by hand or with machinery.

• Drainage: Excellent drainage with good moisture retention; resists compaction.

• Fertility: Naturally high in organic content and essential nutrients; responds well to additional amendments and fertilizers.

• Structure: Stable aggregate formation supports root penetration and microbial activity.

• Appearance: Dark brown to chocolate color, free of debris and visible contaminants.

Benefits and uses

• Lawn installation and repair: Promotes uniform germination, dense turf, and improved drought resilience.

• Garden beds and vegetable plots: Encourages vigorous root growth and high yields.

• Tree and shrub planting: Provides a supportive, moisture-balanced backfill that reduces transplant stress.

• Landscape grading and topdressing: Smooths and levels surfaces while improving soil quality.

• Erosion control and site restoration: Stabilizes slopes and promotes vegetative cover.

Quality standards

• Screened and sifted to remove rocks, roots, and construction debris.

• Low in weed seed and free of hazardous contaminants.