FAQ

We sell natural products, whereas color and size will vary.

Generally no. All of our products are bulk, and bulk is typically the more cost-effective option. Ultimately, the non-bagged product is fresher and more vibrant as well.

There are a lot of factors at play. First, it’s meant to decompose. It works it’s way into the soil. It will have to be replaced. Weather leads to increased decomposition, as does spreading. There are too many variables to say.

It’s a natural product with no chemicals added. Even the dye in the colored mulch is safe for children and pets.

It’s up to you. It’s a personal preference thing. If you lay the mulch thick enough, that’s typically enough of a weed barrier. The plastic some people put under mulch can be perforated by weeds.

Do not water the mulch for at least 48 hours after it has been laid. It needs time to cure. After that, you can water all you want.

Mulch must be installed and kept moisture free for 24-36 hours (moisture can be in the form of automatic watering devices or inclement weather such as rain or snow). For ideal results, it is recommended that the mulch be installed on bright, sunny days with no forecast of rain.
Saunders Landscape Supply is not responsible for mulch that fades or washes out due to exposure to excessive water. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES WILL BE PERMITTED

Do not water the mulch for at least 48 hours after it has been laid. It needs time to cure. After that, you can water all you want.

It’s up to you. Most of the time, especially for driveways, we recommend against it. The best thing to do is excavate, get the ground level, and use 57 Bluestone, which lets water flow through. If you have a weed barrier, that keeps water from going through. If you have a small path or decorative feature, then, by all means, use plastic.

It’s always going to work its way into the soil, so it will sink over time. When that happens, it’s time to get a top coat and put a bit of gravel on top to freshen it up. That works every three or four years to keep it looking good. Unfortunately, there is no real way to keep it from happening. Eventually, over a long time, the ground stabilizes and this becomes less frequent.

A cord is 128 cubic feet. When stacked, it is 4 by 4 by 8. The number of pieces of wood in a cord varies, but we sell by volume, not by pieces or by weight.

No. A cord of wood is 4 by 4 by 8. On average a pickup truck bed is 4 by 2 by 8. On average, a pickup truck would carry half a cord.

Usually, seasoned firewood is a little darker on the ends, and a lot of the time the bark has detached.

Bulk topsoil is native to the area. It’s derived from excavation sites, it’s screened and then it sits in big piles awaiting delivery. The moisture in the topsoil sitting in piles will make the soil clump if it gets rained on (even after it’s screened). Bagged topsoil is somewhat manufactured.

Yes. Dirt is any soil. Topsoil is derived from the top layer of the earth, usually the first 6-8 inches that have the most nutrients.