A quarter cord of seasoned hardwood, 32 cubic feet, split and ready to burn. A tidy starter load for occasional fires and fireplace evenings through the season.
We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were o...
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How Much Firewood Do I Need?
For most Lexington Park homes using firewood as a supplemental heat source, a half cord to a full cord covers a typical winter, while full time wood heat users should plan for one and a half to two cords.
What is a 1/4 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
What is a 1/3 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
What is a 1/2 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
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About this firewood
A quarter cord of seasoned hardwood, 32 cubic feet, split and ready to burn. A tidy starter load for occasional fires and fireplace evenings through the season.
We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were o...
How Much Firewood Do I Need?
For most Lexington Park homes using firewood as a supplemental heat source, a half cord to a full cord covers a typical winter, while full time wood heat users should plan for one and a half to two cords.
What is a 1/4 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
What is a 1/3 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
What is a 1/2 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering...
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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were on time, they were able to deliver in 48 hours, they were generous with the portion (we got 9 yards and it felt like a FULL nine yards!), the driver was polite! We have ordered from reputable places, and there is always a little trash in the mulch. The mulch we recv'd from Mulch Mound had barely any... we were pleasant surprised!!! Color was great! Not to mention - the price was competitive and LOWER than other mulch places around. We will use again !! Highly recommend! Thanks Mulch Mound!
While you're prepping for the season, check out our mulch and soil options sourced for the same Lexington Park growing conditions to protect garden beds before the first frost hits around November 5.
Stack your wood off the ground on pallets or a rack, since Southern Maryland's sandy loam soil holds moisture near the surface after rain and can wick dampness into your bottom rows. Leave gaps between stacked rows for airflow and cover only the top of the pile, keeping the sides open so humidity from our coastal air doesn't get trapped and slow your wood's dry time.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
When building a fire with local hardwoods, start with a smaller quantity of drier, lighter split maple to get flames established, then add denser oak or hickory once you have a solid bed of coals. This two stage approach gets you a hotter, longer burning fire and wastes less kindling than trying to light dense hardwood cold.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your firewood well before the first frost typically arrives around November 5, since demand across Southern Maryland climbs fast once temperatures drop and popular cord sizes can book out during the first real cold snap. Ordering in September or October also gives freshly split wood extra weeks to finish seasoning in your own stack before you need it.
Wood Heat in Lexington Park
Lexington Park winters run from around November 5 to April 5, giving Southern Maryland roughly five months of heating season where a reliable wood supply matters. The area's sandy loam soils and humid Chesapeake air mean freshly cut wood holds onto moisture longer than in drier climates, so buying wood that has already been properly seasoned saves you from smoky, low heat fires. Our firewood is split and dried down to burn ready moisture levels before it ever reaches your driveway. Locally common hardwoods like oak, hickory, and red maple burn longer and hotter than softer woods, which matters when St. Mary's County nights dip into the 20s. Because Zone 8a winters can still bring sharp cold snaps despite the mild coastal influence, having dense, dry hardwood on hand keeps a wood stove or fireplace performing when you need it most.
Local Hardwood Species
Expect dense regional hardwoods like oak, hickory, maple, and ash. These species burn longer and hotter than softwoods, which is what you want when a cold snap settles in and the stove runs all day.
Seasoning and Moisture
Firewood needs 6 to 12 months of drying before it burns well. Properly seasoned wood lights faster, throws more heat, and keeps creosote out of your chimney, which matters most in the coldest weeks of the year.
Buy Local, Burn Local
Firewood that travels long distances spreads invasive pests like the emerald ash borer. Our wood is cut and seasoned close to where it is delivered, which protects local trees and means fresher wood for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much firewood does a typical Lexington Park winter actually take?
Households that burn a few nights a week through our roughly five month heating season, from early November to early April, often go through a half cord to a full cord. If wood is your primary heat source rather than a supplement, plan closer to two full cords to get through the coldest stretches comfortably.
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What does seasoned firewood mean and why does it matter here?
Seasoned means the wood has dried to a low enough moisture content to burn cleanly instead of hissing and smoking. In our humid Southern Maryland air, green wood can take much longer to dry on its own than it would in a drier climate, so buying pre-seasoned wood skips months of waiting and gives you better heat output right away.
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What kinds of wood will I get with a Lexington Park delivery?
Expect a mix of local hardwoods such as oak, hickory, and red maple, all sourced from around the Lexington Park area. These species are dense and burn slow and hot, which suits the sharp cold snaps that can hit even though our winters are generally mild for the region.
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Why does it matter that your firewood is sourced locally?
Firewood is one of the easiest ways to accidentally move invasive pests like the emerald ash borer into a new area. By sourcing wood near Lexington Park and delivering it close to where it was cut, we help keep local hardwood stands healthier and avoid introducing pests that hitch rides in transported logs.
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How does delivery to my driveway actually work?
After you choose a cord size, we schedule a delivery window and drop the wood loose in your driveway. Stacking is not included, so plan on having space cleared and a bit of time set aside to move it to your woodpile or rack.
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How do the quarter, third, half, and full cord sizes compare?
A full cord is 128 cubic feet, measured as a stack 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long. A half cord is roughly half that volume, a third cord is about a third, and a quarter cord is a quarter of a full cord, so you can scale your order to your woodshed space or how much you burn each season.
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Are there any local rules about burning wood I should know about?
St. Mary's County does not run a formal daily air quality burn ban program like some larger metro areas, but common sense outdoor burning courtesy still applies, especially on still, humid days when smoke can linger low over neighborhoods near the Patuxent River. Well seasoned wood burns cleaner and produces less visible smoke, which helps keep things easy with neighbors.
