When it comes to screened topsoil processing, Cedar Hill is a pioneer.
We've been providing high-quality screened topsoil to New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania-based customers since the 1960's. Our standards are rigorous: We don't judge topsoil by color … neither should you - color only indicates that it was weathered from a specific parent rock. Instead, we maintain effective quality control by periodically submitting screened topsoil samples for agricultural laboratory testing at Rutger's soil testing lab. We test our topsoil for sand, silt and clay content, as well as for pH, nutrients and organic matter.
A hydrometer analysis shows you the percent of sand, silt and clay that make up the physical properties of our topsoil products. Sand is the primary ingredient that allows proper drainage and porosity. Silt and clay have water retention and cohesive properties necessary for good root structure.
pH is the measurement of the acidity or alkalinity of a topsoil, ranging from 1 (extreme acid) to 14 (extreme alkaline), with 7 as neutral. What pH level is best? That depends on the type of plant material designated for your particular planting area. The general rule of thumb is to have a soil pH between 5.5-7.2. Cedar Hill makes it a focus to keep our topsoil within that range.
Nutrients may be adjusted by adding fertilizer. Organic matter represents the topsoil's ability to store moisture and nutrients for the plant as needed. We adjust organic matter levels based on the planting application, which ensures better landscaping and more robust plants.
We offer a range of screened topsoils to suit applications from home gardens to golf courses.
Cedar Hill Premium Blend Plus - our screened topsoil with additional organic content
Fill Dirt - when you need stable soil that compacts well
Screened Leaf Compost
Screened Topsoil
This is native soil blended with sand and organics, screened through a 1/2" screen to remove all debris 1/2" x 1/2" or larger. Our screened topsoil works for grading, compacting, and establishing a new lawn.
Nutrisoil®
Nutrisoil® is a perfectly balanced blend of screened, nutrient-rich leaf compost and sand. It was designed to help amend the local high silt and clay soils. When properly used it will improve drainage and increase organics in your soils. Nutrisoil® is best used for top dressing, sod, and planting beds that like well-draining soil. It will need extra attention and watering due to its very high sand content. However, in a planting box more than 8” thick, it will retain more moisture.
Premium Blend Plus
A blend of our screened topsoil and Nutrisoil®. The extra compost gives this soil a higher organic content which allows it to hold more of the vital nutrients and water necessary to keep your plants and grass alive. This helps to reduce the frequency you'll need to water or fertilize. The extra sand content allows for proper drainage. Premium Blend Plus is a perfect topsoil blend for use in flower beds and vegetable gardens.
Custom Soil Blends
While Cedar Hill has a variety of standard screened topsoils, sometimes you need something specific. We've created exotic blends with the components such as light-weight aggregate, expanded shale, expanded slate, perlite, and peat moss for applications where soil weight is an issue, such as rooftop gardens. Cedar Hill also specializes in Uplands Soil Mixes, Wetlands Soil Mixes and Root Zone Mixes to meet any specifications.
Please contact our office to discuss which custom product is right for your job.
Screened Black Compost
Cedar Hill’s screened black compost helps amend organically deprived soils by holding moisture and circulating oxygen.
Fill Material
Contractors looking for structural and compactible fill material in New Jersey need a product with minimal to no organic material for stability. Please contact our office to discuss which fill material is right for your job.