r/SoCalGardening • u/Macoyni • 20h ago

Soil shopping

Does anyone know where I can purchase soil in bulk its for a garden I am working on. Any recommendations of places to shop are appreciated.

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u/okfishko 14h ago

We get Fox Farms from Green Coast Hydroponics. Quality at prices that can’t be beat!!

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u/One_Eyed_Bandito 11h ago

Seconding green coast. You can get a pallet of fox farm for roughly $600. Fox farm beats everything else I’ve tried by miles.

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u/okfishko 11h ago

I didn’t even think about the pallet. That’s awesome. Order one and be done for season. Thank you for that great idea!!

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u/fyrmnsflam 19h ago

Where are you located?

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u/Macoyni 12h ago

Los Angeles

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u/desertsnakes 13h ago

There are soil yards all over the place, just look at Google or Yelp.

And don't pay for mulch or compost. Both are available in bulk, and free of charge, by many cities and at landfills.

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u/Macoyni 12h ago

Thank you I didn't know that

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u/desertsnakes 12h ago

Yes, a lot of good options. Which county would you be looking for soil in?

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u/Macoyni 12h ago

I am by dtla so any surrounding area.

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u/okfishko 11h ago

Be careful with city compost and mulch. They may carry insects and diseases. Just FYI.

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u/chiddler 11h ago

I thought when things are composted sufficiently this kills most disease causing organisms, no?

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u/okfishko 11h ago

That’s the general idea but City has so much material that not all of it can be composted properly. I’m not saying city materials are horrible or don’t use them. I’m just saying exercise caution or let them sit for a few months, after you get them, to let them decompose more. Our neighbors will get the city compost and mix in a bag of store bought compost and let it sit for 3 or 4 months and then they use it.

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u/chiddler 11h ago

I'm in orange county and have been using city compost for years without any issues. I have like 35ish trees that I add compost to.

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u/okfishko 11h ago

Not familiar with OC program. I was referring to LA City program. Glad to hear that you have had such a positive experience :)

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u/kent6868 12h ago

Good to know whereabouts are you located to provide better suggestions.

Soil yards around give a very good price if you are looking for bulk and it’s usually worth getting some extra if you are asking them to deliver.

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u/CitrusBelt 12h ago

If you happen to be near the I.E.... Wolfinbargers is the place to go.

https://www.ofwolfinbargerinc.com/price-list/

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u/Macoyni 12h ago

Thank you. Ill look into it

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u/CitrusBelt 12h ago

Welcome.

Aside from actual landscape supply places, check wholesale (or just large) nurseries too. Many will have at least a couple bulk soil options.

Sounds like you're out towards LA, so Wolfies probably wouldn't be a realistic option unless you need a LOT of soil and/or are in the eastern SGV...not sure what their current delivery policy is, but I'd imagine someplace closer to you would be cheaper in the long run, even if the price per yard is on the high side (Wolfinbarger's product is top-notch, though)

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u/SoCalled_Gardener 11h ago

Zip code is best. SoCal cities can be massive.

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u/ajax0772022 7h ago

Compost is free through waste management.

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u/Caliking21 6h ago

Whittier Fertilizer they have bags or cubic feet options.