Soil Mixes

George Van Beek formulated the original triple mix over 45 years ago.  Van Beek’s is now one of the region’s premier suppliers of soils and custom soil mixes for nurseries, golf courses, landscape professionals and home gardeners. 

If you need soil, talk to Van Beek’s – the company started with soil, we know soil and we know what you need in your soil delivery:

Quality – It may be an odd word to use when talking about dirt, but, it’s very important to Van Beek’s – and you.

We sift our triple mix through the smallest screens in the industry.  The result is a rich, fine soil suitable for a variety of landscaping purposes.

Quality Soil
  • Naturally sterilized soil is virtually weed free.  
  • Organically tested for fertility and moisture content
  • Nutritionally balanced for optimal growth
  • Balanced porosity for proper drainage and slow feed to the root system
  • Friable for proper root growth

Consistency – it’s one thing to get top quality soil, at Van Beek’s you can rely on an ongoing supply with consistent characteristics:

Consistent Soil
  • Colour – no need to worry if you need extra soil for your project, the next load will look and feel just like the first
  • Moisture levels – we consistently monitor our soils for moisture
  • Texture – soils are screened to ensure constant texture

Variety – different soils work better for different applications:

  • The original Triple Mix – This is it, Van Beek’s own 45 year-old recipe.  Voted #1 all-purpose soil, Triple Mix is our best seller and a favourite of both professionals and home gardeners.  Triple mix is great on clay or sand bases and it’s specifically designed for healthy plant nutrition and proper drainage in our Southern Ontario climate.  
  • Premium Topdressing – Van Beek’s Premium Topdressing is a mix of compost, fiber and sandy topsoil run through some of industries smallest screens for a consistently fine texture.  Makes a healthy finish when seeding your lawn
  • Custom Mixes – if you have specific requirements, the soil specialists at Van Beek’s know how to get the right mix
  • High Fibre, High Quality Composts – No need for topsoil.  Revitalize your old soil instead of replacing it.

Soil Calculator

How much soil do you need? Take the Length (ft) of the area to be covered x Width (ft) x Depth (inches) divided by 12, then again divided by 27 and you have your cubic measurement! 

Van Beek’s has the soil you need - if you don’t know what you need, we have knowledgeable and courteous staff to help you.  Contact Van Beek’s today and let us get you growing with your topsoil delivery.