Bulk Bags of Soil – How Many You Need for Your Garden
If you’re planning a large-scale gardening or landscaping project, ordering bulk bags of soil is one of the most efficient ways to get the job done. Whether you’re topping up raised beds, leveling a lawn, or preparing flower beds, buying soil in bulk saves time, money, and hassle.
What Are Bulk Bags?
Bulk bags, also known as jumbo bags or tote bags, are large sacks that typically hold about 1 cubic yard of material such as topsoil, compost, bark, or gravel. They’re designed for easy transport and delivery, especially for residential or commercial landscaping jobs.
Why Choose Bulk Bags Over Bagged Soil?
There are several advantages to choosing bulk bags:
- Cost-effective for larger quantities
- Less packaging waste compared to small plastic bags
- Delivered directly to your property
- Ideal for large projects like garden renovations, turf installations, and flowerbed builds
- Reduced trips to the garden center
How Much Soil Is in One Bulk Bag?
Most standard bulk bags contain approximately 0.75 to 1 cubic yard of soil. That’s roughly equivalent to:
- 27 standard 1-cubic-foot bags of soil
- Enough to cover 324 square feet at 1 inch depth
If you’re unsure how many bags your project needs, you can quickly estimate it with our Topsoil Calculator. Simply enter your area dimensions and desired soil depth and the tool will show you how many cubic yards (and therefore bulk bags) you’ll need.
When Are Bulk Bags Ideal?
Bulk bags are perfect for:
- Filling raised garden beds
- Creating new flower beds or borders
- Lawn top dressing or turf base prep
- Backfilling and site leveling
- Community gardens or large shared spaces
What Materials Come in Bulk Bags?
Besides topsoil, you can order bulk bags of:
- Compost or organic matter
- Decorative bark or mulch
- Gravel or aggregates
- Sand or crushed stone
- Custom soil blends like Rain Garden Soil or Compost Soil Improver
Save Time with Accurate Planning
Ordering bulk soil without knowing how much you need can lead to over-ordering (and wasting money) or under-ordering (and delaying your project). Use our Topsoil Calculator to get it right the first time.
It’s the easiest way to determine how many bulk bags of soil your garden actually requires.