Topsoil vs Compost vs Triple Mix: Which One Should You Order?
Learn the difference between topsoil, compost, and triple mix for lawns, gardens, grass seed, and grading projects in Ottawa.
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Learn the difference between topsoil, compost, and triple mix for lawns, gardens, grass seed, and grading projects in Ottawa.
If you’ve ever tried to plant in tough Ottawa soil, you already know the struggle. Some areas drain too fast, others hold too much water, and a lot of it just doesn’t have the nutrients plants need to thrive.
If your lawn refuses to fill in, dries out too fast, or looks uneven no matter how often you seed and water, the issue usually sits below the surface.
Applying too much soil is the biggest one. Anything over about half an inch can smother your existing grass instead of helping it grow through. Topdressing should improve the lawn, not bury it.
Wondering when topsoil is ready in Ottawa? Learn when spring soil becomes available, what affects timing, and how to plan your landscaping project.

Semi-Polished White Pebbles offer an luxurious look to your landscape design. Available in 1"-2".
Bag Size: 22 lb (10 kg)
Brand: StoneDecorative
Colour: white, matte and smooth finish
Shape: rounded edges, mostly oval and flat
Coverage: one bag covers 1 to 1.5 sq.ft., 2″ deep
Coverage: one ton (2000 lb) covers 125 sq.ft., 2″ deep
Greely Sand & Gravel Inc. offers a variety of landscaping products, with some available for delivery with bulk and bag orders, and shovels and tampers available for pick up at our landscape depots located throughout Ottawa.
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Premium Plus LS Lawn Seed [/caption]
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Deluxe Overseed LS Lawn Seed [/caption]
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1.4 kg bags of Scotts Turf Starter Fertilizer[/caption]
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Handheld Seed Spreader[/caption]
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ProGuard woven geotextile (2 sizes)[/caption]
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3'x50' PRO SILVER PLUS geotextile[/caption]
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3'x50' PRO ION PLUS geotextile[/caption]
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Anchoring Pins[/caption]
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EV Polymeric Sand[/caption]
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BEAST Plastic Paver Edging[/caption]
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10" Spiral Nails[/caption]
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Landscape Edging Roll 4"x20'[/caption]
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Semi-Polished White Stone[/caption]
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Landscaping Rake 64" aluminum handle w/ 36-Tine[/caption]
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Push Broom 24" Hard Bristle[/caption]
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Long handle Tamper 10x10[/caption]
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D-handle Round Mouth Shovel[/caption]
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Round Mouth Shovel Long Handle[/caption]
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D-handle Square Mouth Shovel[/caption]
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This 10x10 tamper has a heavy duty wood handle and hardened metal head. It is ideal for flattening soil, stone and other materials as well as when leveling and compacting surfaces for the installation of patios, walkways or retaining walls.

This Push Broom 24" comes with a brace and hard bristle, perfect for sweeping EV Polymeric Sand in to the spaces of interlock or patio stone. It is effective for cleaning up your yard, making it spring & summer ready.

This Square Mouth Shovel has a 47" long Ashwood handle and is used for all construction, lawn and garden work. The long handle creates better leverage and is easier on the back. The square mouth has forward turned steps for easier use.
Learn More! Read our Blog! Shovels