Sand FAQs

Landscaping sand is sand that is used to enhance outdoor living spaces like landscaped areas, gardens, pathways, play areas, and more. It is available in a wide range of different styles that vary by color, coarseness, grain size, and more.

Sand is affordable, low-maintenance, easy to install, and attractive. Some of the benefits of using it for your landscaping project are:

• Improved soil and plant bed drainage and aeration
• Enhanced soil quality and texture
• Reduced risk of water logging, soil erosion, flooding, and root rot
• Inexpensive and durable
• Attractive and versatile
• Easy to install and maintain
• Can be used to create pathways and walkways, play areas, fill in gaps between pavers or other landscaping materials, and create a base for pavers or patios
• Reduces the risk of weed growth and pest infiltration
• Available in different colors and styles for decorative purposes

Most landscaping sand comes from natural sources like beaches, riverbeds, and quarries. It forms as part of the natural process of erosion of larger rocks over very long periods of time.

We can help you choose the right type of sand by carefully going over your sand landscaping ideas. We will evaluate the size and scope of your project, your goals, and your budget to help you find the right type of sand for your aesthetic preferences and needs. We carry a huge array of different types of sand and landscaping materials, including arena sand, coarse sand, fine sand, and road base sand.

Safe sand is play sand that is used for children’s play areas, playgrounds, sandboxes, and backyards at homes with kids. It is safe because its composition excludes harmful or dangerous materials like lead, silica dust, and asbestos. It also doesn’t contain any dyes and is carefully tested to ensure it meets safety standards.

Sand gradation is the measurement of the distribution of particle sizes throughout a sample of sand. Sand fineness is the average size of one particle of sand. Well-graded sand contains a fairly equal or balanced mixture of different particle sizes. Fine sand is softer and finer, which may make it more suitable for certain applications like concrete mixing.

The amount of sand you need depends on the size and scope of your project, what you’re using the sand for, and the type of sand you choose. You can use our landscaping materials calculator to estimate the amount of sand you need. We can also help you determine how much sand you’ll need when you discuss the details of your project with us.

The state of Utah regulates the type of construction materials that can be used for certain projects. Sand that has a high silt and clay content and sea and desert sand might not be suitable for construction. They may have a negative impact on the durability and strength of concrete and other building materials.

You should not use sand that has high levels of impurities for construction projects. These impurities can affect the durability, structural stability, and performance of other building materials. Common impurities include silt, clay, salt, chloride, and organic materials. These materials can cause erosion or degradation of concrete, mortar, brick, and steel over time.