BeeR Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I tried googling. I foolishly tried Lowes (lawn n garden section) who were baffled. So does anyone have a recap on this? Bags of hardwood mulch @ Lowes run ~$3ish (2 cu ft). A "Yard" runs about $30ish around here. I don't doubt bulk is cheaper but how much so? If not dramatic I might just go w/bags as offhand I don't know someone nearby w/a truck I can use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) We go through mountains of it. Literally. We got 12 yards this year and came up short. Next year it's 15 and that won't be lavish. It would likely cost us twice as much as what it did if we bought bags as opposed to truckloads. We also get it delivered. Edited April 7, 2011 by detlef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Based on the numbers you just gave us, you would save $10.50 per yard buying it by the yard. You also don't have to mess with all those bags. What we usually do is get a group of neighbors together and have a dump truck bring some out and dump it in the street between our houses. We live on a cul-de-sac and are outside the city limits so we don't get much traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Well assuming you have a good wheel barrow, pitchfork, and $30 includes delivery... $10.50 is correct based on your numbers. My local delivery runs about $35 and it's buy 3 yards, get 1 free. If you need a lot of it, the convenience of truckload delivery is well worth it instead of lugging all those bags around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Its WAY cheaper if you can get it in bulk as long as you have a truck for hauling. Delivery usually requires a minimum purchase plus a fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Buying in bulk is definiterly less expensive, but you also have to know the supplier, and see the mulch before you buy. Same for top soil and mulch.... if you don't inspect it first, you can really get burned. I will also add this... the bagged mulch is often so fine, weeds will grow in it like it's soil. I'm talking Scotts sort of stuff. It looks nice, but it's so fine, it can act like soil for some weeds. Courser wood chips do a better job, but it depends on what you are mulching as well. That black mulch does look nice, like freshly turned soil, but it may not act as a Josh Gordon barrier 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Bulk is way cheaper. I spent almost $300 in just bags my first year as a homeowner. Gotten double that amount now and pay $95 going bulk and getting it dumped on my driveway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Make sure it's organic. The black dyed crap is often pallets and other industrial waste. I like the shredded pine bark, but as Rovers mentioned, it doesn't completely eliminate weeds. Around here no one sells the bigger nuggets in bulk. Looking forward to moving back to Georgia and using pine straw again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 You can't get cedar mulch in bulk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Make sure it's organic. The black dyed crap is often pallets and other industrial waste. I like the shredded pine bark, but as Rovers mentioned, it doesn't completely eliminate weeds. Around here no one sells the bigger nuggets in bulk. Looking forward to moving back to Georgia and using pine straw again. Great thing about GA, you really don't even have to purchase the pine straw, just rake your yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 You can't get cedar mulch in bulk. u can here in canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Oven Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 My lawn guy got three yards in bulk and put it down for $220.00. That's the way to do it, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 My lawn guy got three yards in bulk and put it down for $220.00. That's the way to do it, IMO. No way. Three yards takes no time at all. C'mon man, get some exercise! Get out in the sun. My wife and I spent barely more than that for 12 yards and spread it ourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) No kidding. Even getting it delivered I just got a quote for 6 yds for around $200 (incl delivery). The pisser is not having an avail truck and so pretty much needing it delivered. I realize if you have a truck that bulk is easily cheaper, just not an option right now. Follow up: as I recall, a yard is about what would fill the back of a small/mid-sized pickup, right? Edited April 10, 2011 by BeeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 No kidding. Even getting it delivered I just got a quote for 6 yds for around $200 (incl delivery). The pisser is not having an avail truck and so pretty much needing it delivered. I realize if you have a truck that bulk is easily cheaper, just not an option right now. Follow up: as I recall, a yard is about what would fill the back of a small/mid-sized pickup, right? Where I go 2 scoops is a yard. I got 1 1/2 yds in my sister Ford Ranger and had room for another 1/2 yd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) No way. Three yards takes no time at all. C'mon man, get some exercise! Get out in the sun. My wife and I spent barely more than that for 12 yards and spread it ourselves. +1. Great exercise, and you can be sure to spread it correctly at the proper depth (no tree pyramids) Edited April 10, 2011 by The Irish Doggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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