Topsoil & Mulch in Lewisville, TX

Typical bulk price ranges in the Lewisville area are about $20 to $45 per cubic yard for screened topsoil and $25 to $60 per cubic yard for bulk mulch, depending on type (e.g., double-ground hardwood, dyed, cedar) and volume. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order, offers standard delivery in 2+ business days, and next-day delivery for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; final price depends on supplier, local haul distance, and material type.

Local options include independent landscape supply yards, garden centers, and big-box stores in Lewisville and nearby towns (Denton, Flower Mound, Carrollton) that sell bulk topsoil and mulch. Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and contracted dump truck haulers, shows transparent pricing and delivery options for your zip code, and schedules delivery so you do not have to contact multiple yards yourself.

Use this quick rule: cubic yards = (square feet x depth in inches) / 324. For 100 sq ft that is about 0.31 yd3 at 1u0022, 0.62 yd3 at 2u0022, and 0.93 yd3 at 3u0022. In Lewisville terms, a screened topsoil density is roughly 1.0 to 1.2 tons per yd3 and bulk mulch about 0.4 to 0.6 tons per yd3, so multiply to get approximate tons (for example, 2u0022 of topsoil over 100 sq ft ≈ 0.7 tons).

In Lewisville’s hot, humid summers, choose screened loam or compost-amended topsoil for planting beds and double-ground hardwood or pine bark mulch for moisture retention and temperature moderation. Mulch breaks down faster here than in drier climates, so plan to refresh 1 to 2 inches annually (replenish roughly every 9–18 months) and top up to 2–3 inches on beds; add compost or soil amendments to topsoil every season if planting vegetables or new beds.

For garden beds and around shrubs, keep mulch 2 to 3 inches deep and avoid piling mulch against stems or trunks. For new planting beds, 4 to 6 inches of quality topsoil or compost-amended topsoil is common, while tree planting often uses backfill mixes per arborist guidance. For erosion-prone slopes, use erosion-control mulch (straw or fiber blends) with landscape fabric or erosion blankets and include vegetation or ground cover to stabilize soil rather than relying on deep decorative mulch alone.

Mulch is not suitable for driveways or heavy-traffic surfaces because it compresses, displaces, and breaks down quickly; it also creates traction issues when wet. For driveways and parking areas in Lewisville, use crushed stone or gravel products designed for traffic; Hello Gravel can help you order the appropriate aggregate instead of mulch for those applications.

Many HOAs and some neighborhoods in Lewisville have rules about front-yard materials, color, and rock vs. organic mulch; some HOAs limit or prohibit large expanses of decorative rock. The City of Lewisville may have standards related to drainage, impervious cover, or curb cuts for driveways, so check your HOA guidelines and contact Lewisville Planning and Development before making large front-yard changes to ensure compliance.

Measure your area with the cubic yard formula and round up to allow for settling and compaction. Add order notes for color preference and request tailgate spreading at checkout if you want the driver to consider spreading (this is at driver discretion), confirm delivery access (overhead wires, narrow gates), and contact our team promptly if you need to change the order before dispatch.