Which product lasts the longest in term of color?
Color Enhanced Mulch: Black, Bright Red & Chocolate Brown
Does colorized mulch stain driveways?
Colorized mulch CAN stain driveways if its concrete. Asphalt is generally fine but ALWAYS recommend a tarp if customer is wanting to purchase Colorized Mulch.
Is colorized mulch safe, and what is it made of?
Yes it is made with food grade vegetable dye, our Red Mulch is colorized with naturally occurring ‘Iron Oxide’ the same thing that gives rust its red color. Its organic and safe for plants and animals.
What is your most affordable/economical product?
Classic Mulch
What ratio should I mix mushroom compost with my soil?
Mix 25% Mushroom Compost to 75% Soil
IF you don’t mix it in, Mushroom compost is potent and will therefore burn your plants. When recommending always instruct them,
25% to 75%
My lawn has a bald patch. How do I fix it?
Apply Topsoil or Top Dressing Mix, spread grass seed, and water regularly to promote growth.
How often should I apply mulch for the best results?
Mulch can be applied throughout the year annually or bi-annually, depending on the type of mulch used. There are seasonal applications like Fall mulching, which helps protect plants by creating a layer of insulation and Spring or Summer mulching which can help add nutrients into the soil as it breaks down or retain moisture by reducing evaporation.
What product is shown on the front page of your website at the top?
Premium Triple Ground Mulch
What is the best product for my garden? I want to grow vegetables.
Planting bed mix or a mix of compost and soil (recommended ratio: 50% compost to 50% soil)
Explanation: Planting Bed Mix contains nutrients and organic matter to promote vegetable growth, aiding root development and water retention.
OR
Organic Garden Mix which is a bagged product is another great choice for gardens.
What are some differences between Classic and Premium mulch?
-Classic Mulch: Less refined and more economical.
-Premium Mulch: Finer, more consistent in texture, and higher in quality.
Premium mulch offers a more uniform appearance, while Classic mulch is a budget-friendly option with larger chunks.
What is leaf mulch good for?
Improving soil health and moisture retention.
Leaf mulch decomposes quickly, adding organic matter to the soil and improving moisture retention for healthy plant growth.
Which mulch is better suited for keeping bugs at bay from trees?
Cedar Grind
Which product can you recommend that has a pleasant aroma?
Cedar Grind
What product is good for grass seed
Top Dressing Mix
What’s the best mulch for playgrounds
ASTM Certified playground mulch
Name 4 benefits of Mulch
Less water evaporation, Reduces soil compaction, Reduces weeds and Adds Nutrients
Is TopSoil sold in Tons or Yards?
Topsoil is the ONLY product thats not an aggregate which is sold in Tons. All other mulches and soils are sold in Yards. ALL aggregates are sold in tons.
Which aggregates can be used for driveways or areas where there will be compacted ground?
Grade 8 Limestone or Grade 9 Gravel is recommended for applications where there will be something heavy like a car driving over it. Asphault grindings is another option we sell.
If you use River Rock or other smooth aggregate products they do not bind together. Grade 8 & 9 are jagged with irregular shapes that lock into each other and harden as it compacts making it suitable for driveways and other compaction applications.
What aggregate is good for drainage or aesthetic applications in landscaping.
River Rock or Pea Gravel
Whats the difference between Mason Sand and Torpedo Sand?
Mason Sand is a finer sand used in paving paths and leveling lawns, or in volleyball courts.
Torpedo Sand is more course also called “construction sand” used to make cement
How many tons (approximately) is 1 yard of aggregate?
One yard of aggregate converts to roughly1.5 tons of aggregate.
“Do you sell bulk peat moss?”
Yes we sell both Bagged and Bulk Peat moss.
What’s the difference between Spring Blend and Winter Blend?
Spring Blend kickstarts growth as the plants emerge from the cold and Winter Blend insulates and protects during harsh winter weather.
SPRING BLEND:
Jump-starts growth after winter by enriching beds and waking up root activity. Apply in early spring for healthier plants and richer color all season long.
WINTER BLEND:
Insulates plants from cold while building up soil nutrients. Apply in fall to protect beds and ensure vigorous growth in spring.
What prevents weeds from growing in the yard?
Weeds need sunlight to germinate and grow. Covering the soil with mulch blocks sunlight, helping prevent weed growth.
