John Orsini Topsoil, Inc.

03/21/2025

Here at John Orsini Topsoil our goal is to provide outstanding service to our customers from delivering a good product to providing usefull information that will help them with their journey throughout the course of their project(s).

We often receive calls from those inquiring about topsoil. Once asked what the caller is going to use the topsoil for it usually always turns out to be for lawn care, planting a new garden, filling in ruts in the yard, leveling out some low spots to trying to grow some grass. Unless you're having drainage issues surrounding your home's foundation, then topsoil is what you will need just for that issue. Topsoil is a heavy soil that will help keep your foundation dry. Topsoil helps to fill in deep holes and ruts in your yard. Topsoil is not what we recommend for planting grass,flowers and/or planting a garden. We have organic blended soils solely for those purposes. We don't carry straight topsoil.

Whenever we're asked about topsoil we encourage our customers to ask other companies who do have topsoil, to ask: is the topsoil screened and free of debris (chunks of cement,bricks,trash,etc); is the soil dry so that it's easily worked with by hand?

Should your project be filling in a deep hole where a huge tree once stood with topsoil and you decide to grow grass but are unsure what to use or who to purchase from rest assured John Orsini Topsoil has what you need. Our organic blended soils can help your lawn become the envy of the neighborhood.

John Orsini Topsoil has been serving the Hockessin and northern New Castle County areas for over fifty years. We offer:
Golf Course blend, Combination soil, triple shredded hardwood mulch natural and dyed black, delivery and pick-up. We deliver Monday thru Saturday.

03/10/2025

It's that time of the year again! The sun is out, birds are chirping and our phones are on!

Give us a call to schedule your delivery or pick up now (302)239-7364

05/15/2024

Garden Soil, organic manure, organic elemental sulfur and beneficial microbes. These ingredients are mixed and monitored for several weeks by providing routine aeration and maintaining adequate moisture (Note: we are required to turn the piles no less frequently than every 3 days, to keep the whole windrow (i.e. pile) at the right temperature/moisture. Bactifeed is applied multiple times.). During this time, the beneficial fungi and microbes in the mix create an extreme heat (over 130°F), wiping out any w**d seeds and killing harmful pathogens. The end result is a compost that is rich in nutrients and beneficial microbes allowing 100% Organic Compost to rejuvenate depleted or sanitized soils. Excellent for , Garden Beds, Raised Beds ,Top dressing ( lawns ) ,Vegetabllea garden. All purpose soil for the home gardener. Please call John Orsini Topsoil, Inc. (302 ) 230-7364.

04/15/2024

It has been brought to my attention more than once when people call to ask me if I carry compost. I always answer "yes I do" but some people do not consider mushroom soil as true compost. So I thought I would help clear this subject up just a bit. My mushroom soil is a by-product of mushroom farming and thus considered as organic compost, black gold. Once the mushrooms have been harvested, the mushroom houses are emptied, the soil is then sterilized and aged one year. It gets turned every ten days and the ph balance is between 6.5 - 7.5. 100% organic. It contains live microbes living organisms that multiply on each turning to promote good seed and root growth. It retains moisture with the help of the peat moss. I'm often asked "I'm not going to grow wild mushrooms am I?" Lol...rest assure no you're not. It will,however, grow your vegetables beyond your wildest dreams. FYI if you do see actual wild mushrooms growing in your yard that's a great indication that the conditions are prime. Remember if you have any questions please feel free to give us call at 302-239-7364. John Orsini Topsoil has been serving Hockessin and Northern New Caslte County since 1972.

04/12/2024

Spring has arrived but with Mother Nature not cooperating do not let her dampen your spirits! Warmer weather is on the way for next week which is ideal for getting that vegetable garden started. Of course you want a good soil to help with your crop and we strongly recomend using our combo soil. It's mushroom soil (aka 'black gold', compost) with peat moss; straight out of the mushroom house, sterilized,aged one year, turned every ten days. It's one hundred percent organic to help promote your root and seed growth. You can rototill it into your existing garden or use it as a top dressing. Once you're finished throw your seed down and water it. Do not add anything else to it such as fertilizer or you'll burn it up. We cannot express this enough! You will be satisfied with the results. Please feel free to share your garden pictures to our page.

03/21/2024

Whether you're planning a small garden, decorating the backyard or boosting your curb appeal, colorful flowers are the finishing touch your outdoor space needs. There are thousands of varities to choose from, the best perennial flowers require very little care and provide years of beautiful blooms. While some flowers like tulips, may return for only a few years, others such as peonies and hydrangeas will keep coming back for decades. So, while you're thinking of what kind of flowers and colors you want to plant you definitely have to consider the type of soil you want to put into your garden.

Our golf course blend is a 50/50 mix of top soil and mushroom soil. It has the body of top soil yet has the organic matter to provide the necessary nutrients to help promote seed and root growth. This soil comes highly recommended with the guarantee that your garden will be bursting with blooms full of vibrant colors. So don't delay and give our office a call to place your order. 302-239-7364.

02/15/2024

The flucuations of the weather has everyone itching for warmer temperatures so they can get outside to start on their project whether it be replenishing flower beds or building new flower beds, reseeding their lawns, vegetable gardens, etc..but rest assure we at John Orsini Topsoil are eager to help your outdoor project florish. We are available now to answer calls and help our customers with questions they may have regarding the type of material they'll need to get started with their outdoor project. We will be scheduling delivery and pick-up orders after March 15, weather permitting. Please feel free to give our office a call with any questions you may have. 302-239-7364. Thank You, John Orsini

04/21/2023

04/21/2023

Spring has finally arrived! Is your lawn looking as though it needs some sprucing up?
Want to do a garden project but just don't know what you're going to need? Well let John Orsini Topsoil help you to get started on your outdoor project.
Raised garden beds are the trend for this season,and to give you some idea as to what you can create your own we posted some pictures of raised garden beds. We have the right kind of soil that you'll need; our Golf Course Blend, also known as our garden blend and 50-50 mix. Not only is this soil excellent for your raised garden beds, flower gardens but vegetable gardens too! It's also great for lawns.
We also offer a lighter soil, Combo soil which is fluffier, great for top dressing, and great for vegetable gardens if you already have one established. No matter what soil you use you'll not only be the envy of your neighborhood but you're garden will be prosperous.
We also sell triple shredded hardwood mulch; natural brown and dyed black. We offer pick up and no contact delivery.
Don't delay with your project, call us today to place your order and schedule your delivery. 302-239-7364.

07/08/2022

Another happy customer and friend,Cush. Garden looks great!! Gotta love the golf course mix 😀