Category: Landscaping Supplies

What Makes Our Topdressing Soil Special?

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Whether it’s your lawn, garden, or flowerbed, the best method for landscaping success is working from the ground up! When you ensure that you have top-quality soil, you give your plants and grass the best opportunity to grow taller and stronger right from the start. For more than four decades, the Pyper family has been mixing up our locally famous Topdressing Soil - the perfect blend for gardens, flowerbeds, and for topdressing your lawn. Read on to learn more about why our topsoil is the best option for your yard & garden projects!

Organic Topsoil

Greely’s Topdressing Soil is a triple mix, combining three essential ingredients in equal parts to achieve a balanced soil that yields fantastic results. Screened topsoil, the base ingredient of Greely’s Topdressing Soil, provides the structure for the final product. Next, we add locally sourced mushroom compost from Carleton Mushroom Farms. The naturally occurring nutrients in the compost act as a natural fertilizer for your grass and plants. The final ingredient in Greely’s Topdressing Soil is black peat - known for its water retention properties. Combined, these three ingredients create a perfect plant-growing environment, offering structure, nutrients, and prolonged moisture release.

Ottawa’s Favourite Topsoil

Another reason why Greely’s Topdressing Soil stands out is because it is approved for organic growing by the Centre for Systems Integration (CSI), a division of Seeds Canada. This means our soil undergoes regular and rigorous testing to ensure it meets CSI standards for organic growing. We also take care in our blending process to protect the purity and balance of our Greely’s Topdressing Soil. When you order this soil, you can have peace of mind knowing that you will always be getting the same high-quality product, month to month and year to year!

A Natural Fertilizer

While Greely’s Topdressing Soil is excellent for topdressing your lawn to prepare for overseeding or adding some extra nutrients to your existing grass, it is also a perfect choice for gardens and flowerbeds. Many gardening experts recommend adding compost to your vegetable gardens and flowerbeds as a natural fertilizer. When you use our Greely’s Topdressing Soil, you get all the benefits of these natural nutrients without buying a separate bag of compost and blending it yourself. You can rest easy knowing that your plants will have the nutrients they need right in your soil.

Topdressing Soil vs. Topsoil

As much as we love our Greely’s Topdressing Soil, there are certain projects where we recommend pure Screened Topsoil for the best results. If you are creating a base for a new lawn, whether seed or sod, you will get the best results by using Screened Topsoil, as it provides more structure than our fluffier Greely’s Topdressing Soil. To ensure that your new lawn still benefits from the moisture retention and nutrients in our Topdressing Soil, we recommend using it to topdress your lawn year after year to maintain a thick and luscious lawn.

Better Soil Makes Better Plants

If you’ve tried our Greely’s Topdressing Soil, you know why it is consistently an all-time customer favourite. If you haven’t yet had a chance, place an order today to get a Greely’s Gardening Bag or a bulk order of our time-tested Greely’s Topdressing Soil for your next landscaping project!

Getting Your Yard & Garden Supplies Delivered in Ottawa

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Spring is here, and topsoil season is right around the corner! Our team here at Greely Sand & Gravel™ is working hard to screen, blend, and prepare our famous Greely’s Topdressing Soil - available soon for pick-up and delivery! Aside from our ever-popular Topdressing Soil, we have many other products rolling into our landscape depots, including a wide variety of mulch, decorative stone, gravel, sand, and accent boulders. If you have a landscaping project you plan to complete this year, don’t miss browsing our incredible variety of high-quality products. In addition to offering a wide range of product choices, Greely Sand & Gravel is well known for offering convenient and innovative delivery methods to ensure our customers get exactly what they need, when and where they need it! Read on to learn more about our delivery options and to find out which one might be right for you.

Greely’s Gardening Bags

Looking for a smaller amount of product to install over a longer period of time or in a difficult-to-access area of your property? If so, our clean and convenient Greely Gardening Bags might be a perfect option for your project! Our Gardening Bags come in three sizes:

  • 1 cubic yard
  • ½ cubic yard
  • ¼ cubic yard

Use our quick and helpful cubic yard calculator (found on all our product pages on our website) to determine how much product you need to cover your selected area. For smaller areas, our Gardening Bags help ensure you aren’t left with a lot of excess product once your project is complete. The ¼ cubic yard bag is also perfect for getting enough soil delivered to fill planters, pots, and window boxes without having to haul several grocery store-size bags yourself.

Our Greely Gardening Bags can be filled with nearly any of our products, so if you need stone or mulch in addition to soil, you can easily order a bag of each and have them all delivered at the same time with no extra delivery charge. In fact, we even offer a multi-bag discount when you have two or more Greely Gardening Bags delivered at the same time!

Greely Gardening Bags are delivered using a special forklift, meaning that they are much easier to place close to your project area. If you are having more than one bag delivered, our drivers can work with you to place each bag in the location the product is needed. Remember, if you won’t be home at the time of delivery, please clearly mark where you want your bags placed!

Bulk Load Delivery

In a bulk load delivery, the product is dumped loose onto your driveway or yard. For projects requiring multiple cubic yards of a product, bulk load delivery by dump truck is more cost-effective than individual bags. We can deliver anywhere from one to 22 cubic yards of soil or mulch and up to 16 cubic yards of stone for the same delivery cost. Our split-load trucks can even allow you to order two products of smaller quantities in bulk and have them delivered on the same truck, saving even more on your delivery cost.

We recommend placing a heavy-duty tarp on the spot where you would like your product placed. This will indicate to the driver where you would like your products dumped and help keep them contained, making it easier to clean up when the project is complete.

Get Your Garden Products Delivered Today

Greely Gardening Bags and bulk load deliveries can be ordered through our online store or by calling our office at 613-821-3003. We are also happy to answer questions over the telephone about our delivery options if you are still unsure which option would work best for your project and property.

Whichever delivery option you choose, you can rest assured that you will receive top-quality products with excellent customer service. At Greely Sand & Gravel, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with an array of top-tier landscaping products delivered quickly and conveniently!

Ordering FAQs

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As we inch closer to warmer weather and the spring season, we want to make sure that you are well-informed and ready to go when the time comes to place your order with us for landscaping products. Whether you have ordered from us before or are a first-time customer, we are so glad that you chose Greely Sand & Gravel, and we can’t wait to help you make your landscaping dreams a reality! Below you will find some of our customers’ most frequently asked questions and lots of valuable tips to make the ordering and delivery process smooth and easy.

When should I place my order?

The timing of your order depends largely on when you would like to complete your project. If you want to get started as soon as possible, we recommend placing an order now through our online store, so you can be first in line for delivery when our soil is ready (usually end of April). As part of the ordering process, you will select a date for your delivery. When ordering several weeks or even months ahead, it is important to make sure that you let us know if your plans change, so we can adjust the delivery date for your order, if needed. Once the spring season has arrived, we strive to offer same day or next day delivery for bulk delivery orders placed over the phone. This is the best way to place your order if you need your products as soon as possible. If you can wait 48 hours or more for your delivery, online ordering allows you to secure your desired delivery date quickly and easily.

How much product do I need for my project?

Figuring out the exact amounts of each product that you require can seem daunting but all you need are a tape measure and our handy cubic yard calculator! Simply measure the dimensions (length, width, depth) of the space you want to cover with your desired product and plug those measurements into the cubic yard calculator found on the left side of each of the product pages on our website. Your measurements will need to be in feet and inches. The calculator will tell you how many cubic yards of product you require based on your measurements. We recommend rounding that number up to the closest yard, to ensure that you don’t run out, even if your measurements change a little along the way.

How do I prepare my property for the product(s) to be delivered?

Whether your order is being delivered in our convenient Greely Gardening Bags, or as a loose bulk load, it is crucial that you clearly indicate where on your driveway or property you would like your product placed. Our drivers are highly trained and do their absolute best to put the products exactly where indicated, or as close as safely possible. If you are having your product delivered as a loose load, we strongly advise putting a tarp down to have the load placed on, in order to help contain the product and minimize clean up afterwards. If you are having a bag delivered, marking an “X” in chalk or tape on the driveway is a great way to show us where you would like it placed.

Do I need to be home for my delivery to take place?

No! You do not need to be home for your delivery to take place, as long as you have left instructions about where you would like it delivered and marked the location with an “X”. If you are going to be home, we are happy to follow your verbal instructions as to where your product should be placed. However, it is still a good idea to mark the spot in the event that our driver comes at a time when you are not around.

What happens if it rains?

We deliver rain or shine. If you are having soil, mulch, crushed stone, or stonedust delivered, we recommend covering it with a tarp once the load has been delivered to keep it dry. This will minimize mess and make the product easier to work with once you begin your project. If you need to reschedule your delivery due to concerns regarding the weather, please call our office at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled delivery.

What’s the best way to contact you?

At Greely Sand & Gravel, we aim to deliver the best quality products with a high level of customer service. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready and willing to assist you in planning and placing orders, as well as helping you become familiar with our extensive array of products. Give our office a call at 613-821-3003 to talk to one of our team members.

We are also pleased to be able to offer a quick, easy online ordering experience through our informative website. Browse our many product pages to see photos and read more about our soil, sand, gravel, decorative stone, and more. We have also added a new option for our customers to create an account with us online. This will speed up the ordering process and also allows you to see what you ordered previously when you go to make a new order. No more guessing at what type of mulch you used last year! Quickly and easily match your existing products by looking at your previous orders.

Still have questions? Give us a call today at 613-821-3003 or look around on our website for more information on our products, the ordering process, and more!

Alliance Rigid Paver Edging

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Are you looking to add a stone walkway, patio, or interlock driveway to your property? A beautiful stone or interlock feature can add major visual impact and usability to your property, as well as increasing the value of your home in many cases. If you plan to complete this project yourself, a key element to success is ensuring that you have the right products to make your walkway, patio, or driveway look great and last for many years to come. At Greely Sand & Gravel, we always strive to provide our customers with everything you need to create a stunning landscaping project. That is why we have added Alliance Rigid Paver Edging to our product lineup. This edging, used by professional landscapers, helps create smooth, even, and clean-looking borders around your walkway, patio, or driveway, and will help ensure that your stones stay in place.

What is Alliance Rigid Paver Edging?

Alliance Paver Rigid Edging is made with 100% Polypropylene Copolymer, which provides both strength and flexibility to edge your interlock patio or walkway. This product is composed of 8’ lengths that sit right up against your stone, creating a smooth and defined edge. It is essential to keep interlock stones in place and as time goes on, this edging will provide continued protection against shifting and deterioration for your landscaping project. This edging can be installed before or after the installation of paver stones or interlock.

Installing Alliance Rigid Paver Edging

In order to secure the paver edging in place, 10" nails can be inserted through the holes in the edging. It is recommended to use one 10" nail every foot of edging as well as at every junction of edging pieces. If you are following this recommendation, you will require nine nails per length of edging installed. For your convenience, we offer the nails for purchase as well.

You might be thinking, can these edging lengths go around corners? With a little extra work, yes they can! The edging can be flexed around corners simply by cutting the necessary bridge supports between the nail holes at the point of where the bend is necessary. Using this method, the edging can even be flexed to a 90 degree angle! This gives you the freedom and creativity you need in order to make your project unique and beautiful, while still providing the same support and stability to your stones or pavers.

If you’re looking to add strength, flexibility, and rigidity to your paver or interlock project, look no further than Greely’s Alliance Rigid Paver Edging. Give us a call today at 613-821-3003 to learn more or order online.

All About Geo-Textile

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Whether you are a commercial landscaper or a homeowner caring for your own lawn and gardens, weeds are a common issue that you will encounter in nearly every project! One of the best ways to deter weed growth in your flowerbed, patio, or walkway is to use a weed barrier fabric. This helps prevent weeds from growing up through your soil or between your stones, meaning less weeding for you after your project is complete!

Weed barrier or landscape fabric as it is also known, is a thick layer of fabric that goes underneath your new mulch or stone to prevent weeds from growing up through your mulch or stone.  For a new patio, walkway, or river rock installation, the fabric is installed once you have completed the excavation step of your project.

Once excavation is complete, line the entire area with the landscape fabric. To prevent weeds from growing up through the space between pieces of fabric, allow for a generous overlap of a few inches. Ensure that the entire area is covered and that there are no gaps. Using a pair of scissors, cut the landscape fabric to the proper size.  Not only will the landscape fabric help prevent weeds, it will also restrict the stone from working its way down in to the subsoil.  Once the landscape fabric is installed, you can begin shoveling your new product into the space. Take care to ensure the fabric does not shift and create gaps as you add mulch, stone, or river rock.  Anchoring pins can also be used to secure the landscape fabric in place.

For a flowerbed, line the soil with the landscape fabric, ensuring it overlaps to prevent spaces.  The landscape fabric can be cut to fit around existing plants and shrubs.  Then apply the mulch at a 3” layer to help hold the landscape fabric in place.

At Greely Sand & Gravel, we offer three different types of landscape fabric to ensure that you get the best results for your specific project. All three options come in 3’ x 50’ rolls.

Pro Guard Woven Geotextile has a tarp like texture and is very durable, making it perfect for underneath stone as it is very resistant to tearing and holds up well under a lot of weight. This would be an ideal product for anyone looking to create an interlock or stone patio or walkway.

Pro Ion Plus Non-Woven Geotextile has a fabric like texture and is perfect for use under mulch in flowerbeds.

Pro Silver Plus Woven Geotextile is silver in colour making it an excellent choice for camouflaging the ground underneath river rock or any other type of decorative stone. Use this product to maximize the visual aesthetic while preventing weeds from growing up through your stone.

For your convenience, we also sell anchoring pins to help keep the landscape fabric in place. All three types of landscape fabric and the anchoring pins are available at both our landscape depots and can be added to your delivery order when you purchase soil, mulch, stone, or any of our other landscaping products. Still have questions? Give our office a call today at 613-821-3003.

Using Polymeric Sand

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Stone has become an increasingly popular feature in landscape projects in recent years. Whether you are planning an interlock driveway or a walkway using pavers or a natural stone patio, the options for colours, textures, sizes, and shapes are nearly endless when it comes to stone! Once you have planned your design and chosen your product, proper installation is key to ensuring that your patio, driveway, or walkway will stay stable, beautiful, and safe for years to come. Greely Sand & Gravel is proud to be able to provide all the products needed to create beautiful stone landscape features, from stone dust to pavers to polymeric sand!

What is Polymeric Sand?

While most people are familiar with the concept of using crushed stone and stone dust to create a base for your interlock stones or pavers, not everyone is aware of the important role that polymeric sand plays in the finishing stages of these types of projects. Polymeric sand is a specially formulated mixture of graded sand and a high-performance polymer binding agent used to fill the grooves and gaps between patio stones and interlock. It is designed to be used with all joints between stones up to 4” wide. When properly installed, polymeric sand will remain stable and flexible in the most extreme weather conditions and freeze/thaw cycles.

Benefits of Polymeric Sand

Polymeric sand offers many benefits that will increase the durability of your patio, walkway, or driveway and increase your project’s lifespan once finished. Polymeric sand stabilizes the stones to prevent them from becoming loose or a tripping hazard. Polymeric sand is also very durable when properly set, making it a great addition to high-traffic areas such as walkways and driveways. Another reason that our customers love polymeric sand is that it helps prevent weed growth between stones or pavers. Once you have finished your beautiful interlock patio, the last thing you want is to see weeds popping up between the stones. Sealing the grooves between stones with polymeric sand gives less opportunity for weeds to take root and grow. This means less maintenance for you and more time to enjoy your beautiful new outdoor space.

Our polymeric sand is available for purchase and pick up at both of our conveniently located landscape depots. We are also excited to announce that this year we now have both black and white polymeric sand, in addition to our classic beige and gray options. Our goal is always to provide our customers with the best possible array of products to take their landscaping projects to the next level.

For detailed instructions on how to install polymeric sand, visit our Polymeric Sand page on our website. You can also find information here on how much polymeric sand you will need to cover the area of your project sufficiently. If you have more questions regarding polymeric sand or other landscaping products, please give us a call at 613-821-3003. Our knowledgeable team is committed to helping make your project a success!

The Magic of Composted Pine Mulch

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Our customers are often surprised about how many different options we offer at Greely Sand & Gravel when it comes to mulch. We are proud to offer a wide selection of high-quality mulches, perfect for any project. One of our mulches that has become increasingly popular is our Composted Pine Mulch.

What is Composted Pine Mulch?

Composted Pine Mulch is a unique product that offers a deep, rich colour combined with a unique texture compared to shredded pine mulch or pine bark nuggets. This mulch is partially decomposed, meaning that it has a texture more similar to soil than most other mulches while still retaining all the visual appeal of a wood product.

In addition to all the beautiful benefits of a typical mulch, including weed control, water retention, and increased visual appeal, Composted Pine Mulch continues to decompose over time, slowly releasing nutrients back into the soil. Adding Composted Pine Mulch to your garden or flowerbed ensures natural nutrients continually enrich your soil and strengthen your plants.

Another reason why Composted Pine Mulch is such a popular choice is because it is a very environmentally friendly product. This mulch is produced using by-products from sawmills and forestry operations, giving it a lower carbon footprint than other mulches. Our customers love having peace of mind knowing that they are getting a product that looks great and nourishes their plants, and is also better for the environment than other options.

Because of the nutrients released into the soil during the decomposition process, Composted Pine Mulch can act as a gentle, natural fertilizer. This is an excellent option for more delicate plants than a more potent natural fertilizer like Mushroom Compost. Composted Pine Mulch can also be applied directly on top of the soil rather than being combined with the soil at an appropriate ratio, making it a less labour-intensive product.

As with all our mulches, Composted Pine Mulch is available for delivery, either by the truckload or in our convenient Greely Gardening Bags. You can also pick it up at either of our landscape depots to save on the cost of delivery. Not sure about what type of mulch you want yet? Come and see us at our main office in Greely to see some actual samples of our products.

If you are ready to place an order or would like more information, visit our online store or call us at 613-821-3003. We would be happy to speak to you further about our impressive array of mulches for your landscaping project.

Common Questions About Sod

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Thinking of starting a new lawn from scratch and have questions about sod? It can be a daunting task to think of installing sod as a homeowner, but if you are well equipped beforehand with the right products and information, the process will be much more smooth and hassle-free! Not only does Greely Sand & Gravel sell premium locally-sourced Kentucky Bluegrass Sod and screened topsoil, but we also have answers to some of the most common questions we get from our customers about installing sod.

How do I calculate how much sod I will need?

Our sod is freshly cut daily in rolls that measure 2’ x 5’, so each strip covers 10 square feet of space. Find the area of your space by measuring the length and width in feet and multiplying them. The resulting number is how many square feet of sod you will need. If the area you need to cover is more of a triangular or circular shape, rather than a square or rectangle, use our helpful square footage calculator on the Sod page of our website to find out how much you will need. We always recommend purchasing at least a few extra rolls if you need to trim some to fit your specific space.

We sell sod by the skid or by the half skid. A full skid contains 70 rolls, enough to cover 700 square feet, while a half skid comes with 35 rolls, enough to cover 350 square feet.

How do I prepare the soil before laying my sod?

Having a good base is a crucial aspect of laying sod successfully. We recommend having a layer of fresh, high-quality soil, no less than 4” deep, spread in the area before you install your sod. Greely’s Screened Topsoil is perfect for creating a structured base for your sod. If you would like step-by-step instructions on the process, please visit the Sod product page on our website.

How quickly should I install the sod once it is delivered?

Sod should be installed the day it is delivered, so it is as fresh as possible. When deciding which day to have your sod delivered, try to plan for a time when you can spend most of the day working on the project. We always deliver sod as early in the day as possible to ensure it gets to our customers in the freshest possible state. Installing the sod quickly gives it less opportunity to dry out and will help preserve a healthy root system.

Should I fertilize before or after laying sod?

We recommend fertilizing before laying sod to spread the fertilizer directly in the soil and have access to the root system once the sod is laid.

How much and how often should I water my sod?

Frequent, generous watering is essential in the first few days and weeks after laying fresh sod. For the root system to take hold well in the soil and the grass to flourish, sod should be amply watered at least twice a day for at least a couple of weeks after installation. Consider installing a sprinkler system to make this task easier and to ensure that your sod receives frequent watering. Sod that does not receive enough water will not take root successfully and will wither quickly, especially in warm and sunny weather.

Watering New Sod

My lawn is quite large, do you offer any discounts on sod?

We do offer a multi-skid discount on sod! For the second and every additional full or half-skid purchased and delivered in the same order, we offer a $25 discount per skid. This also applies to Greely Gardening Bags delivered in the same order. Additionally, if you return the wooden skids to one of our landscape depots, you will receive $15 back for each skid returned. This also allows us to recycle the skids, resulting in less waste and taking the pressure off our customers when it comes to disposing of the skids.

Sod is typically ready for delivery in mid-May, depending on the weather. If you have questions, would like additional information, or would like to secure your spot for delivery once the sod is ready, please call our office at 613-821-3003. We look forward to helping you transform your lawn this year!

If you have questions about selecting a variety of mulch, installing it for the first time, or topping up an existing area, you can find lots of helpful information on our website. Once you decide which mulch you want, it is quick and easy to place your order for delivery using our online store. Still have questions? You can always pick up the phone and call us at 613-821-3003. If you want to see our premium selection of mulches before you buy, visit either of our landscape depots, we would be happy to give you a first-hand look at what we have to offer!

When to Top-Up Your Mulch

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As the snow starts to melt, it is time to look around your yard and figure out what areas may need a little TLC this spring and summer. One thing to take special note of is the condition of your mulch. Whether used in flower beds, as a border around your lawn or driveway or to accent a tree or bush, mulch sustains a certain amount of weather-related wear and tear each year. Spring is a great time to top up your mulch and ensure that it looks as fresh and vibrant as the day it was installed.

Why Use Mulch?

Our mulches at Greely Sand & Gravel are natural products made from high-quality wood and coloured with biodegradable dyes. We are proud to offer our customers a wide array of colours and several different textures to ensure that you can find the perfect mulch for your space. The advantages of adding mulch to your flower beds include protecting soil from erosion, adding visual appeal, controlling weed growth, deterring pests, increasing moisture retention, and even replenishing nutrients in the soil through organic matter. Mulch is more than just an added pop of colour - it can be a vital component of a healthy and vibrant flower bed!

Because mulch is a natural product, it is affected by the changing seasons and weather conditions. Long hours of sunlight can cause coloured mulches to fade, while heavy rainfall can wash away a layer of mulch. These are perfectly normal occurrences and one of the main reasons we encourage customers to consider replenishing their mulch each year. When you first install mulch, we suggest laying a generous 3” layer to ensure complete coverage in your space. A 1-2” layer is generally sufficient when adding additional mulch.

How to Top-Up Mulch

When topping up your mulch, it is a good idea to gently rake the existing mulch first. Doing so can break up any clumps that might have formed and can rotate faded pieces so that more vibrant colour is restored. This is also an excellent time to remove any weeds that may have sprung up through the mulch, and any sticks, stones, or debris that have fallen into the area. Once this is done, you can proceed with adding a 1” layer of new mulch. The easiest way to do this is to spread the mulch gently in the area by shaking it off a shovel. Following this process every year or every other year should ensure that your mulch stays looking fresh and vibrant.

If you are installing mulch in an area for the first time and want something that will require little maintenance, we suggest going with a natural coloured mulch rather than one that has been dyed. The dyes create rich, beautiful hues, but these mulches tend to have more noticeable fading in areas with high sun exposure. We recommend our Composted Pine Mulch for an aesthetically pleasing, lower maintenance option. This naturally deep brown product slowly decomposes into the soil over time, enriching it with organic matter and nutrients.

If you have questions about selecting a variety of mulch, installing it for the first time, or topping up an existing area, you can find lots of helpful information on our website. Once you decide which mulch you want, it is quick and easy to place your order for delivery using our online store. Still have questions? You can always pick up the phone and call us at 613-821-3003. If you want to see our premium selection of mulches before you buy, visit either of our landscape depots, we would be happy to give you a first-hand look at what we have to offer!

Choosing the Right Grass Seed for Your Lawn

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Topdressing your lawn or starting a new lawn from scratch can seem like overwhelming tasks. Before you even get outside to start the project, there are many decisions regarding materials. Should you use seed or sod? Screened topsoil or a topsoil blend? And what is the difference between coated and non-coated grass seed? How do you know which seed is right for your project?

At Greely Sand & Gravel, we take the time to thoroughly research and carefully source all our products so that we can ensure our customers get the best material for their job. When you purchase from us, you can rest assured that you are getting the very best, and our knowledgeable team will help you select a product that is just right for your needs!

Selecting the Right Grass Seed

When it comes to selecting grass seed, there are many different products on the market at various price points. It can be hard to know the differences between products and what you should look for in quality grass seed. The first step is to assess the area you are trying to cover. How many square feet of lawn do you need to cover? Is the area primarily in the shade, or does it get full sun exposure? Once you have determined these key factors, you will know how much grass seed you need and whether you should look for a particular product that works well in more shaded areas.

Should I Use Coated or Uncoated Grass Seed?

An important thing to look for when purchasing grass seed is whether the seed is coated or not. Many companies that produce grass seed add a coating that is said to help with even distribution, water retention, and fertilizing the seed as it germinates. While these things may sound great, the reality is that often the coating used acts as little more than a filler, meaning that you get less seed in each bag and will likely end up spending more money on grass seed as opposed to selecting a non-coated option. Additionally, if you use high-quality soil with your seed, such as our Greely’s Topdressing Soil, the soil blend itself provides moisture retention and fresh, natural fertilizer to your grass seed.

What Kind of Grass Seed Should I Buy?

Another factor you may be wondering is what kind of grass seed to purchase. From Kentucky Blue Grass to Ryegrass, there are many types, each with its advantages. At Greely Sand & Gravel, we sell three different selections of grass seed, all of which feature a premium blend of different types of grass seed at a carefully calculated ratio to give you a full, luscious-looking lawn. All three options are non-coated seed, ensuring you get 100% grass seed with no fillers. Choose from:

All three options will be available for pick up at both our landscape depots as of mid-April. Visit us at our south or west end locations to stock up on grass seed and learn more about all the great landscaping products we offer!

If you have questions about choosing the right grass seed or would like assistance with placing your order, please give our office a call…we would be happy to help!

(613) 821-3003