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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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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

In Stickney, where properties sit close together and curb appeal is on full display, the color of your mulch can either pull a front yard together or work against the look of the home. Dark brown or black dyed mulch creates a sharp contrast with green foliage and makes foundation plantings pop against brick or light-colored siding. Red and natural brown mulches tend to complement warmer-toned exteriors and stone accents. Ordering in bulk ensures consistent color across every bed rather than mixing uneven dye lots from different store-bought bags.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Stickney's flat terrain and dense development mean that rainwater has fewer places to go after heavy storms. Grading your planting beds so they slope away from the foundation by at least 1 inch per foot helps protect your home and keeps roots from sitting in saturated soil. Incorporating a 2-inch layer of coarse compost before mulching also improves the soil's ability to absorb and move water more efficiently after significant rainfall events.

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Stickney's urban soil often lacks the organic matter needed to support healthy, vigorous plant growth. Topdressing established beds with a half-inch of bulk compost each fall allows nutrients to slowly work their way down to root zones over winter. This annual habit gradually improves soil structure, increases biological activity, and reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers, making your landscape both healthier and more sustainable year after year.

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What bulk material works best for filling low spots in Stickney yards?

A blend of topsoil and compost at roughly a 3-to-1 ratio works well for leveling low spots in Stickney yards. Pure topsoil can compact over time, so the compost keeps the mix loose and workable. Spread it in layers no deeper than 2 inches over existing turf, allowing grass to grow through before adding the next layer.

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How do I keep bulk mulch from washing off my Stickney beds after heavy rain?

Shredded hardwood mulch interlocks as it settles, making it far more resistant to washout than wood chips or bark nuggets. In Stickney, where flat lots can channel runoff across beds, installing a small steel or plastic edging border holds mulch in place. A 3-inch depth also gives the material enough mass to resist displacement during heavy downpours.

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Can I use bulk mulch around street trees in Stickney's parkway strips?

Yes, and it is one of the best things you can do for urban street trees. Apply mulch in a wide ring, at least 3 feet out from the trunk, keeping it pulled a few inches away from the bark itself. Stickney's compacted parkway soils benefit greatly from the organic matter mulch adds as it breaks down, improving long-term tree health considerably.

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Stickney is a compact inner-ring suburb just southwest of Chicago, where small lots and closely spaced homes make every landscaping choice highly visible to neighbors and passersby alike. The urban character of the community means that front yards and entry plantings carry a lot of weight when it comes to first impressions and overall neighborhood aesthetics. Decorative mulch and stone selections play an outsized role here because they cover large visual areas relative to the size of the beds themselves. MulchMound.com delivers the bulk decorative materials that Stickney residents rely on to add personality and a polished look to their outdoor spaces.

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