Need mulch in Greenwood...

[Indy_Guy_77]

Specifically - something "light to medium brown" and 2.5 - 3.0 yards.

McCarty, the 2000lb gorilla of "south side mulch" wants ~ $195 for 3 yards (minimum delivered quantity) of Cypress, and ~$170 for the same quantity western red cedar.

I think the price of the cypress puts it out of reach... But is the western red cedar price competitive? Should I quibble over $25?

Anyone in Greenwood have a rig capable of hauling (with a minimum of loss!) 3.0 yards of mulch?

Where else should I shop?

Thanks.


-J-

 

[Fargo]

You could always go get the free stuff from the city lot off fry road. They will load it in your truck for you.

 

[bobbittle]

Lowes has (had?) 2cuft bags on sale for $2 each. 3 cuyd would be 40 bags, $80. Add $59 for delivery if you don't have a truck. $150 bucks with tax. Only three color choices though, brown, red, black. If it's not currently on sale it will be again before Memorial Day.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

You could always go get the free stuff from the city lot off fry road. They will load it in your truck for you.

IF I had a truck and/or trailer...

 

[hoosierdoc]

What about that place on 37 up by thompson? They say $21.50/yd with coupon, Right? Not sure of delivery though.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

What about that place on 37 up by thompson? They say $21.50/yd with coupon, Right? Not sure of delivery though.

Yep, Tiffany... It's actually on Harding right where it joins 37, just south of Thompson. I'm not sure about delivery either though.

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[DoggyDaddy]

Another option... if you're not as picky about color... is to find a tree service doing work in your area and talk them into dumping their chipper truck in your driveway. I've done that a lot. It's free, and honestly, after a couple of months in the sun, that colored stuff doesn't look much different than the natural wood chips. Just make sure they have sharp blades on their chipper, otherwise you'll have to pick out the twigs and stringy pieces of wood. Early or late in the season is best too, when the leaves are off the trees.

 

[Trigger Time]

I have mulch from a VERY LARGE tree stump I had ground down. Free come get it. I'll even transport it if you load it. It's mulch

 

[Hammer]

Another option... if you're not as picky about color... is to find a tree service doing work in your area and talk them into dumping their chipper truck in your driveway. I've done that a lot. It's free, and honestly, after a couple of months in the sun, that colored stuff doesn't look much different than the natural wood chips. Just make sure they have sharp blades on their chipper, otherwise you'll have to pick out the twigs and stringy pieces of wood. Early or late in the season is best too, when the leaves are off the trees.

Chips are not mulch.

Chips are made to reduce bulk. Mulch is ground to a desired size and is let sit to season and allow the excess nitrogen to naturally escape.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Yeah - I don't want chips.

I'll look into Tiffany.

 

[hoosierdoc]

I'll look into Tiffany.

OK, but be prepared for what you might find. You should totally call them up and use new lyrics to the song to ask your question

I think I need mulch now
There doesn't seem to be any, on my ground.
I think I need mulch now
Your place is the cheapest one I've found around.


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[perry]

Lowes has (had?) 2cuft bags on sale for $2 each. 3 cuyd would be 40 bags, $80. Add $59 for delivery if you don't have a truck. $150 bucks with tax. Only three color choices though, brown, red, black. If it's not currently on sale it will be again before Memorial Day.

Did that from Home Depot a couple weekends ago... In my Mazda 3. Brought home 36 bags in four trips.

 

[Crbn79]

I will never buy from Tiffany's again. I paid for 5yards last year, they delivered about 3 1/2 with 1/2 yard of dirt mixed in it. I had to threaten to stop payment on my credit card to get them to deliver the remaining 2 yards. Now mind you, this is with me paying full price on their premium dyed, no coupons and a $75 delivery fee. I have purchased from them before loading it into my own truck where I can watch it loaded. However, just from the hassle they put me through I will not buy from them again.