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Close-up of loam

SizeSandy river loam

FromWillamette River deposits

Loam

Well-draining soil for lawns when you add more than 6".

Good for

  • Lawns over 6" deep
  • Fill

About Loam

Its full name is sandy river loam, from soil deposits near the Willamette River. This well-draining soil is used for lawns when the added soil depth will be more than 6 inches. Loam does not contain much plant nutrition.

How much Loam do you need?

Add each area, set the depth, and the calculator does the math.

Areas, in feet
  1. 200 sq ft

Length × width. Step it off: a stride is about 3 feet.

6″

3.8cubic yards

Loam over 200 sq ft, 6″ deep

What that amount is
Cubic yards3.8
Full-size pickup loads (soil, 1 to 1.5 yards)3
Compact pickup loads6
Wheelbarrow loads (6 cu ft)17