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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.
Mitch Smouse
Mitch Smouse
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Ordered Dirt. Received Dirt. Would Buy Again.

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, so a typical paver joint job or small mortar batch usually needs less than a full yard. For a pool base or a larger patio bedding layer at closer to 2 inches, plan on roughly half that coverage per yard. Measure your project area first and work backward from there rather than guessing.

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.

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New Hyde Park Sand Delivery

New Hyde Park Sand Delivery

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$74.00 per Yard
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About this sand

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

Ordered Dirt. Received Dirt. Would Buy Again.

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, so a typical paver joint job or small mortar batch usually needs less than a full yard. For a pool base or a larger patio bedding layer at closer to 2 inches, plan on roughly half that coverage per yard. Measure your project area first and work backward from there rather than guessing.

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.

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How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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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.

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Select your delivery date

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

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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 New Hyde Park Folks

4.7
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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...

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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!

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Julie Nekich
Julie Nekich

Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of cautio...

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Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!

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Most jobs using this sand also need paver base stone or crushed stone underneath it for structure, since sand alone will not support a load bearing surface. If you are mixing mortar, you will also want block or brick on hand before the sand arrives so it does not sit exposed to rain. Some crews are now swapping chip stone in for paver bedding instead of sand, worth asking about if pumping is a concern.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

This sand is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is exactly why it works for mortar, coarser sand makes mortar harder to spread evenly. But if you are using it as paver bedding, know that many installers in this region have shifted to clean chip stone instead, because it locks in place and does not pump up through joints the way sand can under freeze thaw cycles.

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Try to finish sand bedding or mortar work before New Hyde Park's first frost, typically mid November. Sand that is still uncompacted when the ground freezes can shift as it thaws in spring, leaving pavers uneven. If you are working late in the season, tamp and compact thoroughly before temperatures drop.

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Order slightly more than your calculated coverage, sand compacts and settles once it is worked, and running short mid project means a second delivery for a small gap. A little extra also gives you material for touch ups around joints later without needing another order.

Working With Sand in New Hyde Park

New Hyde Park's native soil is already sandy, so this material is not fighting drainage problems the way it might in clay-heavy towns. What it is used for here is different, mortar for brick and block work, bedding under pavers, and pool installations that need a clean, fine base. With zone 7b winters bringing frost into the ground by mid November, any hardscape base work benefits from being finished before the freeze sets in.

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

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Is this the same as mason sand?

Yes, this washed and finely screened sand is what many people call mason sand or masonry sand. It is finer and more consistent than concrete sand, which is why it works well for mortar mixing and paver joints where a smooth, workable texture matters.

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

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is typical for joint filling. For bedding closer to 2 inches, expect roughly half that coverage per yard, so measure your patio's square footage and depth before ordering.

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When is the best time to do sand based hardscape work here?

Spring through fall is the active window before New Hyde Park's ground starts freezing around mid November. Working before frost lets sand settle and compact properly, and avoiding late fall installs reduces the chance of shifting once winter thaw cycles begin in spring.

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Where will the sand be placed on my property?

The truck places your load as close to your work area as access allows, usually a driveway or curbside spot. Clear the space beforehand and let us know at checkout if your access is tight, since sand is heavy and repositioning it by hand afterward takes real effort.

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Should I use sand or chip stone for my paver base?

Sand is still standard for paver joints, but many installers now use clean chip stone for the bedding layer itself, since it locks together and resists pumping up through joints over time. If your project sits in an area prone to freeze thaw movement, ask about chip stone as an alternative.

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