Why Choose Greely's Topdressing Soil™

Now 10 Great Reasons to Choose Greely’s Topdressing Soil™

  1. As the Pyper family’s custom soil recipe, Greely’s Topdressing Soil™ has an over 40-year track record of providing exceptional results to Ottawa families.
  2. We care deeply about the product and will always guarantee the best quality.
  3. We know what goes into every batch—our soil is reliable every time and has been made by our family the same way for over 40 years.
  4. We test Greely's Topdressing Soil™ frequently in-house and through an external lab to guarantee the highest quality every time.
  5. Greely's Topdressing Soil™ is proven to make lawns and gardens grow thicker and with more colour than any other soil on the market.
  6. Greely's Topdressing Soil™ is high in nutrients and never contains manure—this cuts out the risk of e-coli and mould contamination.
  7. Our soil is blended using the finest quality screeners in the industry leaving you with minimal unwanted twigs or rocks in your soil—you get consistent, fluffy, easy-to-spread soil with every order.
  8. You never have to worry about old, poor quality soil being delivered to your house because Greely's Topdressing Soil™ is always fresh and consistently delivers great results.
  9. We offer every customer our 100% satisfaction guarantee. We’re positive you’ll get the result you expect.
  10. Greely's Topdressing Soil™ is now approved for use in organic growing!

The Best Ottawa Topsoil for Over 40 Years

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The Story Behind Our Topdressing Soil

Perfected over 40 years ago by the Pyper family, Greely’s Topdressing Soil™ is the ideal solution for homeowners who want the best lawn, flowerbeds or vegetable gardens in the neighbourhood. Greely’s Topdressing Soil™ is now approved for organic growing and the soil of choice for hundreds of Ottawa homeowners. Our trademarked recipe has stayed the same for four decades—that means you can rest assured knowing you’re getting the absolute best topdressing soil every time.

Greely's Topdressing Soil™ makes flowers and vegetables grow stronger, larger and more vibrantly and is always delivered fresh to your house—you never have to worry about getting an order of old, poor quality soil. We guarantee only the best results and we stand behind every ingredient that goes into every batch—that’s the Pyper family promise to you.

Proven Results, From Our Family to Yours

Greelys Topdressing Soil™Our trademarked blend of Greely’s Topdressing Soil™ dates back more than 40 years to the founding of Greely Sand & Gravel Inc. in 1982. Made with high-nutrient peat, pasteurized mushroom compost and our traditional topsoil, our topdressing soil is made to deliver the best results in Ottawa.

At GS&G, our family puts more effort into making our soil than anyone else in the industry. We do this for one simple reason—we care deeply about our product and our customers. Each and every batch of Greely’s Topdressing Soil™ is mixed and delivered with the same care as if you were part of our family.

We’re one of the few Ottawa topsoil suppliers that uses high nutrient, pasteurized mushroom compost instead of manure. This cuts down the risk of mould and e-coli contamination, and ensures that our soil remains consistent and effective for Ottawa’s homeowners and landscapers. We also screen every batch of Greely’s Topdressing Soil™ using the finest equipment in the industry. This minimizes the risk of unwanted rocks or twigs that may end up in your family’s soil.

Finally, our soil is tested in-house and in an independent laboratory to ensure the most consistent nutrient and pH level balance of any soil available in Ottawa. Our soil experts have repeated Greely’s Topdressing Soil™ testing process over the past 40 years, so we know that our customers get nothing but the best with every delivery.

The Very Best Topdressing Soil in Ottawa

The bottom line is we know what goes into every batch of topdressing soil, and we test and track the quality of our product to guarantee its consistency every time. This attention to detail and passion for supplying only the very best product has made Greely’s Topdressing Soil™ one of the most trusted soil products in Ottawa and the surrounding area.

We are proud that Greely's Topdressing Soil™ is used in a wide variety of residential, commercial and government gardens, including:

  • National Capital Commission
  • Parliament Hill
  • Ottawa Tulip Festival
  • Experimental Farm
  • Lansdowne Park

Whether you’re patching up holes in your lawn, growing a vegetable garden in your backyard, or creating an award-winning flower garden, Greely’s Topdressing Soil™ delivers exceptional results consistently for every gardening project.

Order Your Bag Today

Are you ready to get started with growing your dream lawn or garden using Greely’s Topdressing Soil™? Did you know that our Topdressing Soil is now certified for organic growing at no additional charge to you? Use our online store today to place your order. We’ll deliver it right to your doorstep!

Or, if you’d like to learn more about Greely’s Topdressing Soil™, contact us today to speak with one of our soil experts.
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Granular B Type I (Pitrun)

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Granular B Type 1 (Pitrun in Ottawa) is approved for road building and parking lots. Our pitrun in Ottawa is up to 4" in size.

What is Pitrun in Ottawa?

Pitrun is blended of sand and stone that has been hauled out of the pit by way of a dragline. The material is then put through a crusher to achieve less than 4" in size material. The natural blend provides the optimal density for building roads, driveways, and parking lots.

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Call Greely Sand & Gravel Inc. to order at 613-821-3003.

Elephant Stone

As part of Greely S&G's NEW African Signature Stone, Elephant Stone offers distinctive texture and character. This type of landscape boulder adds the perfect touch to your landscaping, thus achieving a dynamic look.

Applications:

 Elephant stone Natural Rock Playground

  • Perfect for accenting your landscaping
  • Ponds and water features
  • Great for creating rock gardens or natural playgrounds for children

Prices

$399.00 per metric tonne

Note: each boulder ranges from 1/2 metric tonne up to 1.5 metric tonnes.

Delivery prices vary.

We recommend you come visit our landscape depot at 1971 Old Prescott Road to view our wide range of Elephant Stone on display. Click here for directions.

Cheetah Stone

As part of Greely S&G's NEW African Signature Stone, Cheetah Stone offers distinctive color and character. This landscape boulder provides not only adds unique design, but also dynamic colouring to your landscaping. A definite must in your landscape design.

Applications:

Cheetah Stone Natural Rock Playground

  • Perfect for accenting your landscaping
  • Ponds and water features
  • Great for rock gardens or natural playgrounds for children

Prices

$399.00 per metric tonne

Note:  each boulder ranges from 1/2 metric tonne up to 1.5 metric tonnes.

Delivery prices vary.

We recommend you come visit our landscape depot at 1971 Old Prescott Road to view our wide range of Cheetah Stone on display.   Click here for directions.

Landscaper's Cedar Mulch

Landscaper’s Cedar Mulch is ground cedar bark, fibrous in texture, and mats very well. It is light brown in colour.

Applications:

  • Ideal for slopes
  • Used mostly in tree beds or large landscape areas
  • DIY tip: for new flower beds, apply 3″ of mulch to prevent weed growth but still allow water to access the soil
  • DIY tip: for older flower beds: Apply approximately 1″ to refresh the mulch every year or alternating year, depending on the effectiveness of the mulch.

Please note: Due to variations in monitor settings, we cannot guarantee that the colours displayed on our website will exactly match the colour of the product.  If you have any questions about a particular colour, please contact us prior to ordering for clarification.

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Lawn & Garden Tool Rental Kit

The Lawn & Garden Tool Rental Kit is a fully enclosed compact unit that contains the tools you need and is delivered directly to your driveway.

Do you have a “Do-It-Yourself” project BUT:

  • Have no room to store gardening tools?
  • Lacking all the tools to get the gardening job done?
  • Losing weekend time just to buy one time gardening tools?
  • Spend half the morning looking for last year’s gardening tools or shopping for new tools?

When ordering, please indicate your desired rental date. One of our customer service specialists will contact you personally to confirm availability and discuss any special needs that you may have.

Kit Includes:

  • Square Point Shovel
  • Round Point Shovel
  • Turf Edger with footsteps
  • Level Rake
  • Leaf Rake
  • Tamper
  • Broom
  • Wheel Barrow
  • Lawn Roller
  • 100 ft Garden Hose
  • Spray Nozzle
  • Oscillating Sprinkler
  • Spirit Level
  • Measuring Tape
  • Complimentary Gloves

Price includes delivery and return in the Ottawa area (Central Kanata to central Orleans to Kemptville)

Duration

Price

3 Day Rental $189.95
7 Day Rental $239.95

SAVE $25.00!!  If you purchase a cubic yard or half cubic yard bag, you would save $25.00 off the rental price of the Lawn & Garden Tool Rental Kit.  OR if you purchase a Greely's Dispoabag, you would also save  $25.00 off the rental price of the Lawn & Garden Tool Rental Kit.  

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Clear Limestone

Clear limestone is free of fines, making it ideal in places where you need drainage. Because Clear Limestone does not compact, it ensures drainage through the stone bed.

Our limestones have fractured faces, preventing rolling or shifting once in place. Washed, scrubbed & rinsed to eliminate dust, Greely’s limestone is ideal in areas where workers are present, such as ditches or in tight waterproofing spots.

A clear, angular stone without any fines, Clear Limestone, is a versatile product that has widespread appeal among landscapers and contractors worldwide.

Homogenous in colour, limestone has a definite visual appeal that some other stones don’t have. These can add a design element to a landscaping project or a property design application.

Sizes Available:  Greely Sand & Gravel carries Clear Limestone in ¾” and 3/8” sizes. Order it by the bag (3 convenient sizes) or by the truckload!

Use our Clear Limestone for:

  • French drains
  • Pipe bedding
  • Foundation backfills
  • Retaining walls
  • Landscaping
  • Around window wells & weeping tile
  • Under concrete slabs
  • Under cement garage floors
  • Under floating decks
  • Between houses where grass won’t grow
  • Storage pads for sheds, outdoor equipment, firewood etc.

¾” Clear Limestone: Perfect for bedding or backfill, our ¾” Clear Limestone serves well in projects where equipment is used for placement.

3/8” Clear Limestone: Our 3/8” clear limestone meets specifications for pipe bedding and is ideal for projects where manual placement is required.

The Difference Between Clear Stone and Crushed Stone

Limestone is an aggregate composed of calcium carbonate. After it is mined, the stone is then crushed or cut to specific sizes where it can be used in various applications. It is important to choose the right product for your project.

Clear Stone is most commonly used in drainage situations such as around weeping tile, as a base for poured concrete or in window wells. Because it does not pack together, it offers built-in drainage. Clear stone is sometimes known as drainage stone.

Crushed stone, a mixture of stone dust and stone of various sizes, packs together nicely. Ideal for situations where you need it to pack together, crushed stone is the product you want for walkways & driveways, or anywhere you need a good, hard base.

What is Gravel?

Gravel is a term to describe a mix of stones or pebbles that have been worn smooth by water. It is not a specific type of rock.

Limestone, on the other hand, is a specific type of rock. While it can be found in gravel, limestone is often more jagged than most gravel stone.

Limestone is stable and long-lasting. So much so limestone was used to construct Egypt’s Great Pyramids!

Like nearly any product of the Earth, the rarer, the more expensive it is to buy. One of the most commonly available rocks on the planet and readily available in large quantities, limestone is exceptionally affordable.

Sizes Available:  Greely Sand & Gravel carries Clear Limestone in ¾” and 3/8” sizes. Order it by the bag (3 convenient sizes) or by the truckload!

Greely Sand & Gravel offers a variety of stone & gravel in an assortment of sizes for all your landscaping & hardscaping needs. Let us know your requirements, and we will assist you in selecting the right type of stone for your Ottawa property. Choose the stone you want, place an order, and we’ll deliver directly to your driveway in Ottawa!

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PRO ION PLUS Non-Woven GeoTextile

PRO ION PLUS Non-Woven GeoTextile is a weed barrier with fabric-like texture.  Available in 3’X50’ rolls.

Applications:

  • Ideal when applying the weed barrier between the soil and mulch to restrict weeds
  • Need Anchoring Pins?  click here

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PRO GUARD Woven Geotextile

Pro Guard Woven Geotextile has a tarp-like texture.  Available in 3’X50’ rolls.

Applications:

  • Perfect for material separation by putting it on natural ground before applying crushed stone for interlocking
  • Need Anchoring Pins?  click here

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