Sand & Soil

Pulverized Topsoil

FOR EASE IN topdressing soil areas, Madison Block & Stone processes their topsoil. Our processing operation pulverizes and screens to create a good topsoil and planting soil. We can also produce soil blends (or soiless blends) to your specifications (see soil additives).

Base Sand

THE LANDSCAPE DEPARTMENT of Madison Block & Stone carries a variety of sands, gravel, and crushed stone products needed for a strong base. All the base sand, stone, and gravel provide a means of excellent drainage. Simply call us for the best selection to use on your project.

Mason Sand

THIS VERSITILE MATERIAL is also known as builders sand or sharp sand. Mason sand is used in masonry mortar for setting stone or brick and when brushed between blocks or brick provides a firm fit. This sand is also good for filling kid's sandboxes, storing root crops, and breaking up heavy soils. For whichever use you have in mind, Madison Block & Stone always has plenty on hand.

Soil Additives

MADISON BLOCK & STONE carries a large selection of products for improving the soil in your yard and planting beds. We also custom blend soils to your specifications (contact us for pricing).

Organic Soil Additives - For water and nutrient retention, improves soil                                           structure.
  • Peat Moss - (pH 3.4 to 4.8) Holds up to 20 times its weight in moisture.
  • Composted Rice Hulls - (pH 5.4 to 5.7) Holds up to 56 times its weight in                                           moisture.
Inorganic Soil Additives -
For water and nutrient retention, aids in drainage, sterile, improves soil structure.
  • Perlite - (pH 6.5) 7 pounds per cubic foot.
  • Profile - (pH 6 to 6.5) 34.7 pounds per cubic foot.
  • Vermiculite - 4 to 6 pounds per cubic foot.
  • Gypsum - Improves drainage in heavy soils and adds micronutrients.
  • Lightweight Soil Aggregate - 67.4 pounds per cubic foot.
  • Sands - 110 pounds per cubic foot.
  • Soil Gravel - 98 pounds per cubic foot.
Soil PH Changers -
  • Agricultural Lime - (bulk) Sweetens soil.
  • Lawn Lime - (bagged) Sweetens soil.
  • Sulfur - (bagged) Lowers pH.
Organic Fertilizers -
  • Alfalfa Meal
  • Bone Meal
  • Blood Meal
  • Composted Manure