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Washington Rock’s Basic Topsoil is a naturally organic sandy loam.

It’s a fantastic base material that can be used to mound and build up yards and gardens. We use it to create bulk topsoil blends, but you can also mix in your own amendments like compost, manure, and worm castings.

But where does our sandy loam topsoil come from? Read more to learn about the mining process at King Creek Pit.

This article is the third in a three-part series about topsoil:

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Which topsoil mix is best for your lawn and garden? In this article, we discuss our basic topsoil—screened sandy loam—and the formula for each topsoil blend that it’s used in. We’ll also talk about the applications for each product.

This article is the first in a three-part series about topsoil:

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A Vietnam Veteran named Mike recently received a memorable 80th birthday gift: his own tiny home.

Mike’s tiny home is the culmination of over a decade of work by a nonprofit called Operation Tiny Home, which celebrated this milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday.

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Please take note of the following closures at all of our locations:

Thanksgiving Weekend Closures

  • Thursday, November 28, 2024: Closed
  • Friday, November 29, 2024: Closed
  • Saturday, November 30, 2024: Closed
  • Sunday, December 1, 2024: Closed
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Over the weekend, a small group of Washington Rock team members volunteered at the Tacoma Rescue Mission’s family campus kitchen to serve lunch to those in need.

The group included Washington Rock founder Harry Hart, who is a passionate advocate of the Mission. The service project was a great opportunity to kick off a season of giving.

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For the past two years, a black lab named Daisy has spent every day with her trainer learning to become a service dog. Daisy’s past life at a shelter is a distant memory. Now that she has learned tricks like turning on light switches and alerting, Daisy will soon leave her trainer’s care.

Daisy’s trainer, Mae, has learned valuable skills too. Over several years, Mae has become certified as a dog trainer through the Prison Pet Partnership. She already has a job lined up after she completes her sentence at the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor, Washington.

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Never bought gravel before? If you’re overwhelmed, you’re not alone. We covered some of the basics about buying gravel so that you can be more confident in selecting and ordering gravel for your project.

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