50/50 Mix

50/50 Mix — Balanced Blend for Strong, Versatile Outdoor Projects

The 50/50 Mix from Red Barn Mulch and Landscape Supply is a dependable, high-performance landscaping material designed to serve a variety of structural and aesthetic purposes around your property. As the name suggests, this product combines equal parts quality topsoil and screened sand to create a perfectly balanced blend that offers excellent workability, drainage, and foundational strength for a wide range of outdoor tasks.

Whether you’re building a solid base under pavers, improving soil conditions in planting areas, or preparing ground for turf and seed, this balanced mix brings together the best properties of topsoil and sand — stability, moisture management, and ease of use — making it a go-to choice for both professionals and DIY landscape enthusiasts alike.

Perfect for Hardscape Bases & Bedding Layers

The 50/50 Mix excels as a base material under patios, walkways, driveways, and paver installations, providing a stable yet workable layer that supports even weight distribution and minimizes shifting.

• Improved Drainage: Sand promotes water movement and prevents standing water under hardscapes.

• Firm Base: Topsoil adds cohesion to help lock materials in place without excessive settling.

• Easy to Compact: The blend compacts nicely while still permitting slight adjustment during installation.
  This makes it ideal for projects where you want both structural integrity and flexibility in installation.

  Supports Healthy Turf & Soil Conditions

  Beyond hardscape support, the 50/50 Mix also improves planting conditions when used as a soil amendment or leveling layer. It provides:

  • Enhanced Root Penetration: The sandy component helps prevent compaction, allowing roots to penetrate more easily.

  • Balanced Moisture Retention: Topsoil holds moisture for plant health while sand enhances air and water flow.

  • Better Seed Germination: A level, well-draining surface encourages quicker, more even grass and groundcover establishment.
    Use this blend in lawn repair zones, garden transitions, or anywhere improved soil structure is desired.

    Wide Range of Applications

    The flexibility of the 50/50 Mix makes it useful for a variety of landscaping and construction needs:

    • Under Pavers & Stone: Provides a stable, moisture-balanced base for patios, walkways, and driveways.

    • Leveling Yards: Fill uneven areas, low spots, or subtle grading transitions.

    • Plant Beds & Turf Prep: Improve soil structure before planting or laying sod.

    • General Landscaping Projects: Where balanced texture, drainage, and stability are key.

    Whether used under structural elements or within planting beds, this blend brings functional performance to every layer of your project.

    Built for Performance & Ease of Use

    • Consistent Texture: Screened and blended for uniform particle size and reliable results.

    • Workable Yet Stable: Easy to rake, grade, and compact — perfect for both manual and machine installation.

    • Balanced Composition: Gives you the best of both topsoil and sand for drainage, strength, and plant health.

    • Suitable for Professionals & DIYers: Great for landscapers, contractors, and homeowners alike.

      Convenient Delivery & Pickup Options

      The 50/50 Mix is available for delivery directly to your project site or pickup at checkout, giving you the flexibility to plan and execute projects of any scale — from small garden enhancements to full landscape renovations.

      Build smarter with the 50/50 Mix — a versatile, balanced foundational blend that supports structural stability, promotes healthy soil conditions, and delivers reliable performance across a wide range of outdoor projects.