AI material illustrationChocolate Loam - Screened
$43.00 / ton
A dark, rich screened loam with natural organics, the Central Texas favorite for flower beds, vegetable gardens and lawn top dressing. Screened so it spreads smooth with no rock or roots, and it holds moisture far better than native clay.
2 tons × $43.00 per ton. Delivery and applicable tax are separate.
1 dump-truck load
Up to 16 tons per load. Different materials ship in separate loads.
Material specifications
- Particle size
- Screened to about 1/2 in minus
- Bulk density
- 1.05 tons/yd³ (estimate) (2,100 lb/yd³)
- Gradation
- Dark loam with natural organics, no rock or roots
- Compaction
- Low; stays loose for roots
- Finished character
- Smooth, dark, easy to rake
Typical nominal specifications. Natural materials vary by source, moisture, and production run; confirm critical engineering requirements before ordering.
Typical applications
- Flower and vegetable beds
- Lawn top dressing
- Planting backfill
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Enter your area and depth and we'll estimate the tonnage.
Estimate includes no waste factor. Density changes with moisture and compaction; ordering 5–10% extra is common for field variation.
Delivery specifications
- Truck capacity
- Up to 16 tons per load
- Order minimum
- 2 tons
- Recommended access
- 12 ft wide, firm and level
- Overhead clearance
- 14 ft on approach; more at dump point
- Material handling
- Dump close to the beds; cover the pile if rain is expected.
Keep the dump area clear of people, vehicles, soft ground, septic systems, and overhead utilities. The driver makes the final safe-placement decision on arrival.
Know your material
Amend soil with a finished product
A practical guide to choosing and planning chocolate loam - screened. Match the exact grade to your project; nominal sizes and natural colors can vary between yards.
Size & grading
Screened to about 1/2 in minus
Surface character
Smooth, dark, easy to rake
Estimated loose coverage
About 103 sq ft / ton at 3 in
Before compaction, settling or waste.
Where it works
Adding organic matter to suitable soils or blends using an application rate appropriate to the planting and soil test.
When to choose something else
Compost is not structural fill, and pure compost is not automatically a balanced planting soil. Excessive application can create nutrient or salinity problems.
Before it arrives
Check soil condition, intended plants and drainage. Request current maturity, salinity and nutrient data where important.
Placement & installation
Blend or topdress at the rate recommended for the project. Avoid burying plant crowns and keep material out of drains and waterways.
Care over time
Observe plant response and retest soil as needed before repeating applications.
Confirm with the source
Feedstock, screening, maturity, weed management, bulk density and current test results.
General planning guidance. Supplier specifications, project plans and site conditions determine suitability and installation requirements.
Chocolate Loam - Screened delivery questions
- What is the minimum Chocolate Loam - Screened order?
- The minimum is 2 tons. Larger quantities are split into truckloads automatically.
- How much area does Chocolate Loam - Screened cover?
- Coverage depends on depth. The estimated bulk density is 1.05 tons per cubic yard; confirm source-specific density for critical work.
- Can Chocolate Loam - Screened be delivered in Central Texas?
- Enter your ZIP to check the delivery area and delivery charge. Source availability and safe placement must be confirmed for your order.
Screened chocolate loam delivery by town
Local delivery fees, soil notes and ZIP codes for each town we serve.
2 t · Chocolate Loam - Screened
$86.00