Sands and Soils - Durham's Professional Landscaping
1414 Stallings Rd, Durham, NC 27703
Provided Services
- Lawn care
- Tree care services
Meet the Team
For over 50 years, Sands and Soils has been a trusted, family-owned source for landscape supplies in Durham and the surrounding Triangle area. Since 1974, we've helped homeowners and contractors build healthy, beautiful outdoor spaces. We offer a wide selection of essential materials, including topsoil, custom-blended soils for specific garden, shrub, or lawn needs, various mulches, sands, gravels, and decorative rocks. You can pick up your order or arrange for local delivery. As a local business, we understand the specific soil and climate challenges in our region and are here to provide straightforward, expert advice to help your projects succeed. We welcome payment by cash, check, or all major credit cards.
FAQs
What's the best material to fix bare patches in my Durham lawn?
For common bare patches in our area, we often recommend a custom-blended topsoil or a specialized lawn soil mix. These products are formulated to help new grass seed establish roots in our local clay-based soils. A key step is ensuring good seed-to-soil contact, which our blends promote, helping your lawn recover more effectively.
Do you deliver landscape materials in Durham?
Yes, we offer delivery services throughout Durham, North Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, and Creedmoor during our regular business hours. This is a convenient option for larger projects like garden beds, walkways, or full-yard renovations where transporting bulk materials yourself isn't practical.
Why are my shrubs struggling, and can your soils help?
Struggling shrubs in Durham are often a sign of poor soil conditions, such as compaction or improper drainage. Our custom-blended shrub and garden soils are designed to address this by improving aeration and nutrient availability at the root zone. Amending the soil when planting or as a top-dress can provide the healthier foundation your plants need to thrive.


