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Bulk mulch recommendations?


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In the past, I use my truck to pick up bulk mulch at Ohio Mulch, but usually just got whatever is on sale. The extent of my mulch knowledge is that Absolute Black is a mix of whatever is ground up and dyed...and that it's not too nice for plants. It's all up from here. :)

 

As with most homeowners, I'd certainly like whatever is the best blend of cost and benefit: beneficial to hostas, shrubs, some other plants...but as rough on weeds as possible. At one time the previous homeowner had rough pine bark which I'd use if that meant I wouldn't have to mulch again for a couple of years. That stuff is expensive but I'm still picking up pieces years after we bought the house.

 

Any recommendations?

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As with most homeowners, I'd certainly like whatever is the best blend of cost and benefit: beneficial to hostas, shrubs, some other plants...but as rough on weeds as possible.

Any recommendations?

 

I think to keep weeds at bay you lay a barrier material down first so it physically impedes their growth.

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I think to keep weeds at bay you lay a barrier material down first so it physically impedes their growth.

 

+1. Buy a roll of it it lowes and the pins to hold it in place then dump mulch over it. Did wonders at our house for minimizing weeds. I use triple black from Ohio mulch. Git r dun.

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Home Depot has mulch on sale 5 bags for $10 this weekend.

 

That stuff is trash if you want black. Ive bought it in large quantities before and their dye is insanely inconstant.

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Bulk mulch is a whole lot cheaper. Bagged/packaged mulch costs AT LEAST 10x of bulk. No pickup truck? Rent one and it's still cheaper than buying packaged mulch if you need at least half a cubic yard.

 

Clay, I get bulk mulch at Kurtz Brothers because it's the closest to home.

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Last time I checked Dad was charging 25 bucks for a full size pickup load. No dyes so you have to wait for the type of tree that tickled your fancy. I have told him to go into the mulch side of the business because what they are paying for a semi truck load of mulch and then what they are selling it to the public they are making a killing. Every owner of a mulch company I know drives hillbilly dream cars
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Ohio and Kurtz are doing 25% off bulk right now for what that's worth. Normally bagged is 2x -3x the cost of bulk. I prefer a coarse natural brown and a bottle of kill all. Anything that comes up as you go gets a bit of spray. Or you could get a shaker of preen but that's not normally cost effective in large applications
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Ahlum and arbor on walcutt bulk with delivery, tree guys that have mulch made from trees , not Ohio mulch pallets and everything else

 

 

Just in case anyone needs the info:

We have natural hardwood which is $24.00/cubic yard and black [dyed] $31.00/cubic yard.

We do delivery and it is all bulk mulch. Our delivery is $50.00 unless you are located very close in the Hilliard then we do have a free delivery. I would not be able to get any deliveries out until after Monday next week at this time (4/16/2015).

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Just in case anyone needs the info:

We have natural hardwood which is $24.00/cubic yard and black [dyed] $31.00/cubic yard.

We do delivery and it is all bulk mulch. Our delivery is $50.00 unless you are located very close in the Hilliard then we do have a free delivery. I would not be able to get any deliveries out until after Monday next week at this time (4/16/2015).

 

I'll be reaching out- I am right off Walcut/Roberts in Cross Creek, just about a mile from you.

 

I'm looking for a dark brown and something pretty high quality.

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Just in case anyone needs the info:

We have natural hardwood which is $24.00/cubic yard and black [dyed] $31.00/cubic yard.

We do delivery and it is all bulk mulch. Our delivery is $50.00 unless you are located very close in the Hilliard then we do have a free delivery. I would not be able to get any deliveries out until after Monday next week at this time (4/16/2015).

 

Nationwide sells mulch?? :)

 

That seems like a pretty good price...will share with the co-workers.

-Marc

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Scott's Garden Center in Powel. I have been buying all my materials from scott for many years. Mulch is much nicer quality over Ohio Mulch. He usually has 2-3 types of hardwood to choose from including pine bark/nuggets and cypress all bark .
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