Musselman Farms & Landscape Supply

Delivery

Use a landmark to tell us where you want your mulch unloaded – i.e., by basketball goal, close to mailbox, adjacent to sidewalk, etc. or better yet, set out a bucket!

Remember the base of the unloaded pile of mulch will be approximately 12 feet wide and will cover more than half of the width of your driveway.

We need approximately 10 feet width clearance and 9 feet height clearance for a driving area and about 13 feet height clearance to raise our dump beds. Take note of utility wires, trees and other obstacles before deciding where you want your mulch unloaded. You will be asked to sign a waiver of responsibility form if you ask us to drive across your lawn to unload the mulch or soils. We don′t want to create ruts in your lawn or do any damage to your property!

Our Monday and Tuesday deliveries are at capacity every week, so to take advantage of our $17 delivery charge so place your order well in advance. (To the get the $17 delivery charge you must live in the qualified area.)

If you are taking the day off work to spend in the yard, tell us when you place your order so that we may accommodate you. It is best to have your products delivered the day before.

Mulch

For tinted mulches, don’t water plants or beds for 24-48 hours after spreading or spread when rain is in the immediate forecast. Allow it to completely dry at least once.

Hardwood mulches will naturally generate heat due to the microorganisms in the mulch. If your mulch is either hot to touch or has a distinct ammonia odor, you must let it air out and cool down. Do not place mulch directly against foliage, annual or perennial plants. Thoroughly water mulch immediately after application. Steve Musselman Farms Landscape Supply will not be responsible for plant damage due to misapplication of our products.

Tools you might need: scoop or snow shovel, garden rake, pitchfork, wheelbarrow, broom or blower, small whisk broom, small spade (to tidy up edges), tarp for the driveway, and don’t forget your gloves and most important, your helper!

Mulch coverages vary depending on the coarseness of the mulch, (i.e. Grade A will go lots further than Grade AAA). Our recommendation is you apply the mulch 2½″ to 3″ deep. Use the Mulch Application Chart on the right to help you determine how much mulch you will need.

How often will I need to mulch?

This will depend on what kind of mulch you use and how fresh you like your landscape to look. To keep “bark” mulches looking fresh you will need to mulch once every year since they tend to break down quicker enriching your soil below. Colored mulches may fade so to keep them looking good you may need to top dress them once a year. Cypress mulch generally needs top dressing every 18-24 months.

What is this mold on top of the mulch?

When we get a hot and humid summer, a fungus sometimes grows on top of the mulch. The most common one is yellowish in color and you may think an animal has been sick in your mulch. This is an airborne spore and should be carefully removed from the area. Spraying the ground underneath with a solution of one part bleach to four parts water may help inhibit spreading. The fungus is not at all harmful, this is just Mother Nature.

How many yards will my truck hold?

Full-size pick-ups will hold approximately 2-3 yards. A small pick-up will hold about 2 cubic yards.

How many bags equal a cubic yard?

13.5 two cubic foot bags or 9 three cubic foot bags are equal to one yard.

Is your mulch treated?

No, we do not treat our mulches with chemicals

What are your store hours?

You can find our store hours here.