FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?

    27 cubic feet are in a cubic yard. 

  • How many square feet will one cubic yard cover?

    One cubic yard will cover 108 square feet at 3 inches deep

  • How much can a pickup truck hold?

    A small pickup truck (i.e. Ranger, S-10) can hold 1 cubic yard of mulch, a half-ton of topsoil, or a half-ton of sand or gravel. A full size pickup truck (1 ton pickup) with a full size bed can hold 2-3 cubic yards of mulch, 1-2 tons of topsoil, and 1-2 tons of sand or gravel. It is your responsibility to know your vehicle and what its weight limit is. We will not load a vehicle beyond its assumed weight limit. We reserve the right to refuse to load vehicles or trailers we deem unable to safely transport the material.

  • Can I get bulk material loaded into my van or SUV?

    No. Bulk material can only be loaded into open-bed vehicles or trailers.

  • Can I shovel it in myself?

    Yes, with the exception of house coal, which can be purchased pre-bagged, and random river rock. You are more than welcome to get any amount you need. A shovel is always available outside the office entrance for your use. If you need a container, we offer fill it yourself bags in our office.

  • What kind of mulch is the best?

    The short answer is: whichever one you like. Every person has different taste in mulch, take a look and choose which one you like best.

  • How deep should my mulch be?

    Russ recommends three inches. You want the mulch to cover, but not be too deep to breed mold.

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