• Farmington NM Sand Delivery - Mulch Mound
  • Farmington NM Sand Delivery - Mulch Mound
1 2
Sand - Mulch Mound
Sand - Mulch Mound

About this sand

Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
Google Review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of this sand covers roughly 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a typical paver joint or bedding job at 1 to 2 inches usually needs a fraction of a yard for smaller patios and closer to a full yard or more for larger patios and pool base projects. Measure your square footage first, then decide your depth based on whether you are filling joints or setting a bed. Since it is sold by the cubic yard, round up slightly rather than short the job midway through a pour.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

FAQs

Read all FAQs

Farmington Sand Delivery

Farmington Sand Delivery

4.7
137 reviews
$74.00 per Yard
$74.00
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Type
Size
Minimum of 3 Yard
Hand-picked local yards
4,000+ regional deliveries
Dedicated support
Why order through Mulch Mound

The best local sand, without the guesswork.

We hand-pick and partner with the best yards in your region, keep only the ones our buyers rate well, and back each load with our guarantee.

Mulch Mound Guarantee

If your sand isn't the quantity or quality you ordered, we'll make it right.

About this sand

Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
Google Review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of this sand covers roughly 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a typical paver joint or bedding job at 1 to 2 inches usually needs a fraction of a yard for smaller patios and closer to a full yard or more for larger patios and pool base projects. Measure your square footage first, then decide your depth based on whether you are filling joints or setting a bed. Since it is sold by the cubic yard, round up slightly rather than short the job midway through a pour.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

FAQs

Read all FAQs

View full details

How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

1

Choose your quantity

Adjust the quantity to match your project. One cubic yard covers about 100 to 160 square feet at a 2 to 3 inch depth.

2

Select your delivery date

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

3

Sit back and wait

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

From The Mouths of Farmington Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
Google Reviews
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wan...

Read full review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I compared it to competitors and I will definitely be becoming back.

Google Review
Lindsay Mangan
Lindsay Mangan

Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will de...

Read full review

Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!

Google Review

Complete Your Outdoor Project

Most sand orders in Farmington pair with paver base or road base for the sub grade, and with the pavers or flagstone themselves for the finish layer. If you are mixing mortar on site, you will also want your cement delivered at the same time so the crew is not waiting on materials mid pour. For joint filling, some crews are shifting to chip stone instead of sand since it will not pump out, worth asking about if that is a concern.

Farmington Soil Delivery
Farmington Mulch Delivery
Map of the sand delivery area around Farmington, New Mexico

Service area

Areas we deliver sand in Farmington, New Mexico

See All Locations
Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand and concrete sand are not interchangeable even though people use the terms loosely. For mortar mixing you want this finer, more uniform screened sand, not coarser concrete sand, or your mortar will be gritty and harder to work with a trowel. If you are setting pavers, ask whether chip stone might suit your joints better since it resists washout during Farmington's occasional heavy summer storms.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Do not spread paver joint sand right before a forecasted rain. Farmington gets sudden monsoon bursts in late summer, and uncompacted sand can wash right out of fresh joints before it has a chance to settle. Sweep it in, compact with a plate tamper or hand tamper, and give it at least a day of dry weather before you count the job finished.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If your project spans both a mortar mix and a paver joint fill, order them as separate calculated amounts rather than one lump estimate, since mortar work typically uses far less volume than a joint fill across a full patio. Overordering sand that goes unused is common on hardscape jobs, so a rough per task breakdown before you order saves money and storage headaches later.

Working With Sand in Farmington

Farmington sits on sandy loam already, so native soil here does not lack for grit, but native grit is inconsistent and full of debris, which is exactly the wrong thing for mortar or paver joints. At 5473 feet with hot dry summers and a frost window running October to May, hardscape crews want a sand that packs predictably and does not shift when freeze thaw cycles hit the joints. Washed mason sand gives that consistency for pool bases and paver work around town, whether it's a patio downtown or a project out past the ballfields that gave this city its nickname.

Masonry vs Fill Sand

Masonry sand is washed and finely screened, the right choice for mortar work, paver joints, and sandboxes. Fill sand is coarser and less processed, better suited to leveling, bedding pipe, and filling low spots.

Bedding and Leveling

For pavers, screed a 1 inch sand bed over a compacted base rather than using sand to fix deep grade problems. A thin, even bed locks pavers in place. A thick one shifts underfoot.

Working With Moisture

Slightly damp sand spreads, screeds, and compacts far more easily than bone dry sand, which just flows back into your screed lines. Lightly wetting the pile before you work it saves real effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click a question to see the answer

Answer

Is this the same as mason sand people talk about for mortar?

Yes, this is washed and finely screened natural sand, the same product often called mason sand in other regions. It is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is what makes it workable for mortar mixing and clean for paver joints or pool base work.

Answer

How many cubic yards do I need for a paver patio?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth. For joint filling you typically need far less than that per square foot, but for bedding a patio at 1 to 2 inches, measure your patio's square footage and divide by roughly 162 to 324 depending on depth, then round up slightly.

Answer

When is the best time to install paver joints in Farmington?

Spring through fall is when most hardscape work happens here, avoiding the frost window between October and May. Try to install and compact joint sand on a dry stretch of days, since sudden monsoon rain in late summer can wash uncompacted sand out before it settles.

Answer

Where will the sand be placed on delivery day?

The truck places the load wherever you specify that has clear access, typically a driveway or curbside spot near your work area. Delivery is scheduled at checkout, and having the space cleared and accessible ahead of time keeps things moving quickly.

Answer

Should I use sand or chip stone for paver joints?

Both work, but chip stone is increasingly used instead of sand since it resists washing out or pumping up through joints over time. Sand is still standard for mortar mixing and pool bases, so the right choice depends on which part of your project you are working on.

More delivery around Farmington, New Mexico

All Farmington, New Mexico landscape supply