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4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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A. Gaige Brunner
A. Gaige Brunner

I used Mulch Mound to have 3 cubic yards of garden soil delivered. The process was easy and I love that I didn't have to call anyone. I placed my o...

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I used Mulch Mound to have 3 cubic yards of garden soil delivered. The process was easy and I love that I didn't have to call anyone. I placed my order online, picked my delivery date, laid out my tarp and the dirt was delivered. My delivery had to be pushed back, but I was kept informed via text, which was great. So why not 5 stars? The description of garden soil on the website is "A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with." What I got was more like fill dirt. It had a lot of gravel, a lot of clay, and random trash mixed in. I didn't test the soil to see if it actually had "amendments" because I already have compost and alpaca manure ready to add, but if I'd known the quality of the dirt was going to be the same as the bagged dirt I bought last year, I probably would have gotten 2 yards of top soil and a yard of leaf compost for better quality, especially since the leaf compost is cheaper. Photo of my mountain of dirt and just some of the trash I found in it.

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Erika Mayer
Erika Mayer

I had a great experience ordering from Mulch Mound- they offered a quick turnaround and they delivered a generous/heaping 4 cubic yards. Driver was...

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I had a great experience ordering from Mulch Mound- they offered a quick turnaround and they delivered a generous/heaping 4 cubic yards. Driver was kind and professional, couldn’t have asked for an easier or better experience.

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Emily Vertosick
Emily Vertosick

My experience with Mulch Mound was great and super easy. I ordered two yards of screened topsoil and was able to get it delivered within 2 days. Th...

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My experience with Mulch Mound was great and super easy. I ordered two yards of screened topsoil and was able to get it delivered within 2 days. They came in my requested time frame (afternoon) and dropped it off where I asked on my driveway. The topsoil was exactly what was advertised, clean with no rocks or other debris. The price was reasonable. I plan to use them again in a couple weeks to order compost for my garden beds.

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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

Removing all container materials, burlap, and wire baskets at planting time ensures Manhattan landscape plants can root freely into surrounding ground. Even materials labeled biodegradable persist long enough to restrict early growth when it matters most. Taking extra time during installation gives roots every possible advantage from day one.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Manhattan, Illinois sits in relatively flat agricultural terrain where poor drainage can stress landscape plantings during wet springs. Before adding bulk topsoil or compost to new beds, assess natural water flow across your property and grade beds so water drains away from foundations at a minimum slope of one inch per ten feet. In persistently wet zones, raised planting beds or dry creek beds filled with river rock redirect runoff effectively and protect root zones from prolonged saturation.

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Primary ZIP: 60442
+1 ZIP codes
60442
Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mulch color choice makes a surprising visual difference in Manhattan landscapes. Dark brown or black mulch creates bold contrast against light stone, green turf, and bright annual flowers. Natural cedar or pine mulch offers warm reddish tones that complement brick exteriors common throughout this region. Avoid red-dyed mulches near light-colored concrete walkways, as they can stain during rain events. Refreshing mulch color each spring gives Manhattan beds a professionally maintained look all season long.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How does Manhattan's flat terrain affect landscape drainage when ordering bulk fill materials?

Manhattan's low-relief landscape means water moves slowly, so bulk fill materials must be graded carefully during installation. Build beds with a slight crown or slope directing water away from plant crowns and foundations. Compacted fill beneath large planting areas should include a drainage aggregate layer if the project involves substantial volume to prevent subsurface water accumulation under plantings.

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What bulk material is best for establishing a new lawn in Manhattan, Illinois?

A blend of quality bulk topsoil and compost, spread two to four inches deep over existing ground before seeding, gives new lawns the best start in Manhattan. The area's silt loam base is generally fertile, so a thin enrichment layer combined with a cool-season grass mix suited to Zone 5b establishes quickly when seeded between mid-August and mid-September.

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When should I schedule bulk mulch delivery for spring planting in Manhattan?

Schedule delivery for late April through early May in Manhattan to capture soil warm-up before the May 15 last frost date. Having mulch on site before peak planting season means beds are ready the moment transplants go in the ground. Early scheduling also avoids the late-May delivery backlog that routinely adds days to lead times for bulk material orders across Will County.

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Manhattan, Illinois, offers quiet living with new development and an agricultural backdrop, just southwest of Chicago. Refresh your lawn with mulch delivered. Our local relationships keep Manhattan charming and accessible.

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