Is Scotts Premium Topsoil real topsoil?

It is a peat-moss-based soil amendment, not mineral topsoil. Use it to loosen and enrich native soil rather than as a standalone growing medium.

How much area does one bag cover?

About 4 sq. ft. at a 2-inch layer. For a new bed or leveling a lawn, plan on several bags.

Can I use it for potting plants?

It is made for in-ground use. In containers it dries out and hardens, so a proper potting mix suits pots better.

Does it work for lawn repair?

It can fill shallow low spots and blend into lawn soil, but it holds little moisture, so mix it with compost and water it in well.

It is labeled organic and made from sphagnum peat moss, but it is not OMRI listed for certified organic growing.

How does it compare with compost?

Compost adds nutrients and holds water better. This product mainly loosens soil, so many gardeners mix the two together.

Where is the Scotts Premium Topsoil cheapest?

At DK Hardware, for $3.65, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Scotts Premium Topsoil?

Rated 2.2 out of 5 from 10,000 ratings.

Where can I buy the Scotts Premium Topsoil?

14 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, DK Hardware, DoorDash, Brands For Less USA, City Mill.

Scotts Premium Topsoil

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Scotts Premium Topsoil

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$3.65at DK HardwareChecked 6 h ago

Compared across 3 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Lowest price today: $3.65 at DK Hardware (checked Nov 10, 2026).
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Our take on the Scotts Premium Topsoil

Scotts Premium Topsoil is a 0.75 cu. ft. bag of peat-moss-based topsoil meant for mixing into native soil or spreading over lawns and garden beds. It is light and free of rocks and sticks, which makes it easy to work in by hand. The bag covers only about 4 sq. ft. at a 2-inch layer, so most jobs need several bags. Ratings are low, and the common complaints are that it dries hard, holds little water and is mostly peat rather than real topsoil.

Best forSmall garden bed touch-upsMixing into existing soil to loosen itFilling shallow low spots in a lawnLight container or raised-bed blending

Pros

Light 24.3 lb bag that is easy to carry and spread
No rocks or sticks, so it breaks up smoothly
Peat moss helps loosen heavy, compacted soil
Works for both lawns and garden beds

Cons

Thin coverage: about 4 sq. ft. at 2 inches per bag
Mostly peat moss, so it holds little weight or mineral content
Dries out and can crust or repel water once spread
Not OMRI listed, despite being labeled organic
Low ratings from a large number of buyers

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Scotts Premium Topsoil price history

Lowest price we've seen: $3.28 on Nov 10 at Instacart. Tracked across 14 stores since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

2.2 / 510,000 ratings

Ratings are poor across a large number of buyers. Owners say it is light and clean to handle but dries hard, holds little moisture and does not perform like real topsoil.

What people mention

MoistureCriticisedBuyers say it dries out fast and then sheds water instead of soaking it in.
TextureMixedIt is clean and free of rocks and sticks, but some say it turns crusty and hard once dry.
CompositionCriticisedOwners describe it as mostly peat moss rather than real topsoil.
CoverageCriticisedThe bag spreads thin, so covering a bed takes many bags.
WeightPraisedThe light bag is easy to lift and spread by hand.

Specifications

Volume: 0.75 cu. ft.
Weight: 24.3 lb
Type: Topsoil
Primary Use: Soil amendment, Gardening, Lawn Care
Use: In-ground use
Soil Type: Top Soil
Quantity: 0.75 cu. ft.
Size

Questions and answers

Is Scotts Premium Topsoil real topsoil?: It is a peat-moss-based soil amendment, not mineral topsoil. Use it to loosen and enrich native soil rather than as a standalone growing medium.
How much area does one bag cover?: About 4 sq. ft. at a 2-inch layer. For a new bed or leveling a lawn, plan on several bags.
Can I use it for potting plants?: It is made for in-ground use. In containers it dries out and hardens, so a proper potting mix suits pots better.
Does it work for lawn repair?: It can fill shallow low spots and blend into lawn soil, but it holds little moisture, so mix it with compost and water it in well.
Is it organic?: It is labeled organic and made from sphagnum peat moss, but it is not OMRI listed for certified organic growing.
How does it compare with compost?: Compost adds nutrients and holds water better. This product mainly loosens soil, so many gardeners mix the two together.
Where is the Scotts Premium Topsoil cheapest?: At DK Hardware, for $3.65, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Scotts Premium Topsoil?: Rated 2.2 out of 5 from 10,000 ratings.
Where can I buy the Scotts Premium Topsoil?: 14 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, DK Hardware, DoorDash, Brands For Less USA, City Mill.

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Item Volume

0.75 cu. ft.

Item Weight

24.3 lb

Coverage Area

4 sq. ft. (when applied in a 2-inch layer)

Dimensions

23 x 15 x 3.5 inches

Effect Highlights

Improved root development

Ingredients

Sphagnum peat moss, Organic matter

Texture

No rocks or sticks

Organic

Yes

Eco-Friendly Certifications

OMRI listed: No

Sustainability Highlights

Contains recycled forest products: No

Container Size

0.75 cu. ft.

Container Type

Bag

Packaging Size

0.75 cu. ft.

Packaging Type

Bag

Application Method

Mix into native soil, Spread

Suitable Application Site

Lawns, Existing gardens, In-ground use, New gardens