1. 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!
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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 you lawn or do any damage
to your property!
5. Our Monday and Tuesday deliveries are at
capacity every week, so place your order well in advance.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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 Mussleman Farms
Landscape Supply will not be responsible for plant damage due to
misapplication of our products.
9. 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!!
10. Mulch coverages vary depending on the coarseness of the
mulch, (i.e. Grade B will go lots further than Grade AAA), but a
good rule of thumb for measuring is that 1 cubic yard will
cover: 140 square feet (10 x 14 area ) at 2" deep, 105 square
feet at 3" deep and 70 square feet at 4" deep. Our
recommendation is you apply the mulch 2 ½" to 3" deep.
