Buying Soil in Bulk or By the Bag – When to Choose Bulk Over Bag
Is there a difference between soil bought in bulk and soil by the bag? When’s the right time to choose one over the other? These are questions a lot of gardeners and landscapers new to the world of soil, mulch, and everything related to ground growth ask themselves. When we understand the differences between buying soil in bulk or buying it by the bag, you quickly find out which one’s best for your needs and situation.
The process of buying soil should be as simple and straightforward as possible. If you feel more comfortable paying a little more to have soil by the bag, we say go for it. Homeowners who prioritize convenience over quality, this may seem easier for them. That said, bulk soil delivery could be argued as equally convenient and is easy to arrange with the right company. Also, quality-wise, both options have their benefits.
If you have a large garden or yard and want topsoil to supply it with, you can save time and money through bulk topsoil delivery. The biggest advantage is of course all it takes is a phone call, an agreed upon time, and then everything you need is delivered right there. You don’t have to make a trip to the store or anything. You also get as much as you want laid down right in the yard.
Buying bulk topsoil, you’re also saving money. You’re buying direct from the supplier. There’s no bags or anything. They deliver exactly how much you want to your home and this is great for a soil delivery company as they don’t have to worry about packaging or storage. The biggest drawback however for buying bulk soil is that you don’t need to be ready for the physical commitment you’re making. You’re going to be the one moving all this soil. You also need the equipment, such as a wheelbarrow, shovel, and tarp.
A challenge that can present itself when delivering soil is if it’s raining, that’s bad news for you. Schedule delivery for when there isn’t a forecast for rain. Though your garden can appreciate being well-watered, wet soil’s going to be heavy, hard to work with, and it’s ultimately hassle no one needs. For this reason, we recommend spreading a tarp over the soil if there’s any left over or if you want to possibly use some of it at a later date.
Is buying soil in a bag any better? Bags cost more however you have the convenience of the bag. What we mean is you have storage if you don’t want to use the soil, you have a way to transport it to another location in the yard or off your property, and you have a way to protect it. Homeowners using only a small amount of soil, a bag may be better.
Ultimately it comes down to what a user wants. If the soil they need is small in quantity, a bag might work. Bulk topsoil delivery is readily available for medium size and larger sized projects. Quality topsoil is available for homeowners from Core Mini Bins. Just a phone call away, this summer, get yours. All of our topsoil can be delivered right to your home, construction site, or workspace. Make it easy on you, give us a ring today!
