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out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Mark Elliott
Mark Elliott

This review compares my experience with Mulch Mound compared to another local company that has delivered soil to me. The soil purchased from Mulch...

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This review compares my experience with Mulch Mound compared to another local company that has delivered soil to me. The soil purchased from Mulch Mound was for two more of my large raised beds for flowers and vegetables-- I have 8 total beds. 1st- the ordering process was very easier with Mulch Mound and I was impressed with the follow-ups regarding my order and delivery. The soil calculator was easy to use but would not let me order 1.5 yards so I have too much left over soil. The wait time for delivery was very short and the actual delivery was excellent. The soil was deposited in the exact location requested. The biggest difference between the two companies was the quality of the soil. The Mulch Mound was not adequately ground up or pulverized. There a significant number of larger and smaller dirt clumbs that seemed to be clay and very difficult to break up. In fact, I have a 12 inch bolder of dirt that is solid. I never have had big dirt clods or a boulder with the other company. So, I am not sure if the Mulch Mound dirt is just landfill dirt or actual garden soil with compost like the other company, The other reviews were very positive about their soil quality so I may have just received a lower quality batch. I just hope this will be good for growing.

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Aaron John
Aaron John

Excellent service! The mulch we ordered was high quality and exactly what I was looking for. The driver was very respectful and responsive. He conf...

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Excellent service! The mulch we ordered was high quality and exactly what I was looking for. The driver was very respectful and responsive. He confirmed the placement of the mulch and dumped it where I asked. I will definitely order from Mulch Mound again!

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We’ve got you covered with our full line of landscape supply products, from premium mulch and quality soil to decorative stone, helping you create a cohesive, professional landscape that enhances your property for years to come.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Experienced Dekalb landscape material suppliers calculate quantities accurately based on your measurements and intended application depth. Providing exact square footage and explaining your intended use helps them recommend the right amount, preventing both frustrating shortages that delay project completion and expensive excess that wastes your budget.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

DeKalb's flat topography and silt loam soils can create persistent drainage challenges, particularly in backyard low spots that collect runoff after spring rains. Before installing new landscape beds, evaluate how water moves across your property during wet periods. Raised planting beds, French drains, or dry creek beds filled with river rock can redirect water away from foundations and prevent the root saturation that weakens even well-established plants over multiple seasons.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Timing mulch applications around DeKalb's frost calendar makes a noticeable difference in plant performance each season. Apply the first fresh layer in early May after soils warm past the May 15 last frost date, locking in moisture as summer heat builds. A follow-up application in early October, just before the October 1 first frost, insulates perennial root zones and reduces heaving caused by DeKalb's sharp freeze-thaw cycles throughout the winter months.

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What's the difference between bulk compost and bulk topsoil, and which does my DeKalb garden actually need?

Topsoil provides physical growing medium and is best for filling raised beds, grading low spots, or repairing bare lawn areas. Compost adds organic matter and microbial life, improving DeKalb's silt loam fertility and drainage over time. Most DeKalb gardens benefit more from an annual 2-inch compost top-dressing worked into beds than from added topsoil, unless you are building entirely new planting areas from scratch.

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Are raised garden beds worth building in DeKalb, or is the native silt loam soil good enough to plant in directly?

DeKalb's silt loam is workable and relatively fertile, but raised beds offer real advantages: improved drainage, earlier soil warming past the May 15 last frost date, and easier weed management throughout the season. Fill beds with a blend of quality topsoil and compost. For vegetable gardens especially, the warmer, better-drained environment of a raised bed meaningfully extends your productive growing window in Zone 5b.

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When should I apply a winter mulch layer in DeKalb to protect my perennials from frost damage?

Apply winter mulch in DeKalb after the ground cools but before it freezes hard, typically mid- to late October, following the October 1 first frost. Mulching too early can insulate residual warmth and delay necessary plant dormancy. A 3-inch layer of shredded hardwood or straw over tender perennials moderates freeze-thaw cycles and prevents root heaving through Zone 5b's coldest months.

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Residents of DeKalb take pride in their outdoor spaces, and we're here to help. The Elgin region's go-to source for bulk landscape materials now delivers to DeKalb. From our suppliers to your property, quality landscaping starts here.

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