Frequently Asked
Questions

Topsoil is a mixture of sand and soil. Triple mix is sand, soil, and compost.

Under Ontario Pesticide bans, we can do no more to control weed seed populations than you. Even “so-called” weed-free soil is treated with toxic chemicals and is not immune to air-born weed seeds.

Triple mix / garden soil. It’s a mixture of sand, topsoil, and compost, which results in a nutrient-dense product.

Screened Topsoil

Yes. Both our yard and office are open to the public.

Bulk materials require separate shipments. We do not have dividers. This results in 2 delivery charges. We can provide 1 delivery with multiple products in the cubic yard bags

¾ clear, ½ clear or HPB.

We’ve got you covered — no matter the size of your project! • HINO Truck: up to 4 yards of aggregates or 5 yards of soils & mulches • Freightliner: up to 7 yards of aggregates, 8 yards of soils, and 10 yards of mulch • Tri-Axle & Dump Truck: up to 22 yards of aggregates or 25 yards of soils & mulches

5/8” white is the most popular stone. It is mixed with limestone screenings and creates a solid base. Also 5/8 Granite for those who like a darker coloured aggregate

No, delivery charges are extra and contingent upon where you live.

One cubic yard is 27 cubic feet, or approximately 8-10 wheel barrels full. Refer to our Cubic Yard Calculator for accurate quantities. You can always use our cu(https://www.zwartstopsoil.ca/calculator)bic yard calculator.

We endeavor to deliver the same day, but in busy times, we prefer to have one day’s notice.

We deliver from Owen Sound to Flesherton in the west and all areas in between. To the east, we deliver to Collingwood. To the south, Feversham and Maxwell. (caveat: daily deliveries to locations far may not be available during our busy season, and may require a minimum quantity)

By the cubic yard or by the bag. Please see pricing for more information.

Limited time in the spring, – please see our dates and time on website, SM or call to confirm

No. As long as you have provided instructions for our drivers, you do not need to be there.

Limestone: 165lbs/cubic foot Granite: 175lbs/cubic foot

Yes we do, come in to speak with us about taking home a sample.

HPB

High Performance base, it’s a clear chip stone that has 80% compaction rate, just dumped in place. With compaction it will be much higher. It is a clear stone, so it provides proper drainage, it is a material that most engineers spec for, and most stone manufactures suggest this product only for installing paver on.

Topsoil and ploughmans compost mixed at a ratio of 1:1, we can mix these 2 products together for delivery if asked.

5/8 white limestone or 5/8 granite, they both have screenings and gravel which makes it best for compacting, wont track the “fines” as much and wont spread all over the place.

¾ black granite, pea stone, river rock and we can order a variety of polished pebbles in numerous colours and we can get fire glass in different colours too.

It is used to separate layers of material like gravel and organic material while still providing drainage.