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Ithaca, New York's Landscape Supply Company

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Make sure you adjust the quantity to your home's needs. You can use our calculator to estimate how much you'll need.

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Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

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Sit back, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

Read What Elmira Thinks About Us

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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James
James

I had a great experience with Mulch Mound. I had originally ordered from a competitor but they didn’t deliver (pun intended) on the various days th...

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I had a great experience with Mulch Mound. I had originally ordered from a competitor but they didn’t deliver (pun intended) on the various days they had promised. I was able to get a refund on the order and shop elsewhere. I read the good reviews for this company and decided to give them a try. I loved how easy it was to order online, pick day/time for delivery, and even specify where on my driveway I wanted the mulch placed. The delivery was on time and the driver was very courteous. I will be ordering again next year. Thank you!

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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 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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Complete Your Ithaca Outdoor Project

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

Ithaca's gorge-side lots shed water fast during spring melt, so anchor slope beds before you plant. Install a shallow terrace or a row of set stone, then apply shredded hardwood mulch rather than nuggets. Shredded fibers knit together and resist floating. On grades steeper than roughly three to one, add jute netting under the mulch layer for the first season until root systems lock the soil in place.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Ithaca's silt loam holds nutrients well but compacts under foot traffic, especially in the shaded yards near campus. Aerate lawn areas in early September while soil is still warm enough for recovery, then topdress with a quarter inch of screened compost. The compost works into the aeration holes over fall rains and improves structure without smothering existing turf. Skip spring aeration, which mostly invites crabgrass.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Deer pressure in Ithaca is heavy year round, so choose plant material accordingly before you invest in beds. Ninebark, boxwood, Russian sage, and ornamental grasses hold up far better than hosta or arborvitae. When you do plant something browsable, protect it with fencing through the first two winters. Deer hit young stems hardest in February when other forage is buried under snow.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How much mulch do I need for my beds in Ithaca?

One cubic yard covers roughly 100 square feet at three inches deep. Measure each bed, multiply length by width, and divide the total square footage by 100. For established beds that already have an inch of old mulch, order for a two inch refresh instead so you avoid burying crowns and stems.

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When is the best time to have bulk topsoil delivered in Ithaca?

Late April through early June and again in September are ideal. Silt loam soils here stay saturated through the spring melt, and hauling or spreading wet soil destroys structure. Wait until the ground firms enough that a footprint does not fill with water, usually a couple weeks after the last frost date of May 10.

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Can you deliver to a steep or narrow Ithaca driveway?

Usually yes, though gorge-side and hillside lots may require a smaller truck or a staged drop at the street. Let us know your driveway grade, overhead wires, and turnaround space when you order. We can also place material on a tarp or plywood to protect pavement and keep cleanup simple.

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Ithaca sits at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake, where steep gorge-cut slopes and glacial silt loam create some of the most demanding planting conditions in the Finger Lakes. Homeowners in Fall Creek, Belle Sherman, and the neighborhoods climbing toward the university campus routinely need mulch, screened topsoil, and drainage stone hauled to properties that a pickup truck simply cannot service. Bulk delivery removes the guesswork and the bagged-material markup. We stage loads where the terrain allows and you spread on your own schedule.

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