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Scranton Mulch Delivery

Name: Mulch Mound
Rating: 4.9 (100 reviews)

$55.00 per yard

$55.00

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Color Dyed Brown Natural Brown Dyed Black

Style Double Shredded Triple Shredded

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Quantity

Minimum of 3

How Much Material Do I Need?

Every yard covers roughly 100 square feet at 3 inches. Scranton beds usually need somewhere in the 2 to 3 inch depth range.
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What is a yard?

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

Choose your Mulch

Make sure you adjust the quantity to your home's needs. You can use our calculator to estimate how much you'll need.

Select your delivery date

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

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.

What Scranton Customers Are Saying

4.9

out of 5 based on 99 reviews

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Ben Burkhardt

I had a great experience with mulch mound. They delivered the mulch exactly where I asked and they were very pleasant when I called to ask for some...

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I had a great experience with mulch mound. They delivered the mulch exactly where I asked and they were very pleasant when I called to ask for some help. The mulch was great quality and super easy to put down. I would definitely recommend them.

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Kim Varner

We got 3 yards of the gardening top soil. It was great quality, not many chunks and seems good for growing, just waiting for all my plants to love ...

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We got 3 yards of the gardening top soil. It was great quality, not many chunks and seems good for growing, just waiting for all my plants to love it. We had more than enough soil to fill a raised bed we made and landscaped around a patio. I do wish we could do less than 3 yds delivered but I understand the limitations. My only concern was we requested it on the top left of our driveway since we had mulch on the other side, they ended up pouring it on top of the mulch (it was covered with a tarp so not ruined) making it difficult to complete our landscaping in a timely fashion.

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Mike Burke

Ordering was easy and the price was very reasonable, especially the delivery fee. The mulch was very good quality. I have been doing this for 25...

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Ordering was easy and the price was very reasonable, especially the delivery fee. The mulch was very good quality. I have been doing this for 25 years and definitely this is some of the best quality of mulch I have had.

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Calculate mulch for your Scranton project

For Scranton's Silty Loam type of soil, we recommend 2-3 inches for best weed suppression and moisture retention

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Use our satellite tool to trace your bed outlines and get a yardage estimate. For most Scranton projects, 2 to 3 inches of depth strikes the right balance between coverage and cost.

Mulch vs. No Mulch: The Difference

Stony subsoil drains well in some spots and pools in others. Watch for uneven breakdown across beds.

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Best Mulch Choice for Scranton Lawns

Most yards in the Scranton area sit on Silty Loam type of soil. Expect good water holding, plus a tendency to crust or compact on top if left bare.

Hardwood Mulch

Hardwood mulch cushions rain, prevents sealing, and improves tilth slowly as it breaks down.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Bulk mulch is typically 30 to 50 percent cheaper per cubic yard than bagged mulch from big box stores. The bags are convenient for tiny jobs but terrible value once you need more than a few square feet of coverage.

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Dyed mulch can temporarily stain concrete driveways and sidewalks if spread on rainy days or when wet. Lay it when dry weather is forecast and keep it off hard surfaces during application to avoid colorful stains.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Scranton's humid continental climate, hardwood mulch typically breaks down in 12 to 18 months depending on moisture and temperature. Budget for annual top-dressing each spring to maintain proper depth and appearance year-round.

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How far should mulch be from plant stems?

Keep 2-3 inches clear around stems and trunks. Mulch against bark holds moisture and invites rot, especially in Scranton's humid continental conditions.

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What about pine straw vs hardwood?

Pine straw works well around acid-loving plants and drains faster than shredded hardwood. Hardwood breaks down slower and builds soil over time. Both work in Scranton.

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Do I need to be home for delivery?

No need. Just provide placement instructions and select your time window at checkout. Most customers aren't home for delivery.

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Should I mulch before winter?

Late fall mulching helps insulate roots. In Scranton, apply once temperatures drop but before hard freezes set in.

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Should I order extra material?

Yes, add about 10 percent to your calculation. Delivery pricing is mileage-based, so one trip beats two trips every time.

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Does mulch help with drainage?

It helps water infiltrate by preventing surface crusting. For Scranton's silty loam, this means better absorption into the ground.

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Is dyed mulch safe for vegetable gardens?

Today's dyes are typically iron-based or carbon-based and safe for gardens. If you want to be cautious, natural mulch works great for veggie beds.

A good mulch layer does more than look sharp. Seasonal weather in Scranton can wear down beds if they are not refreshed regularly. In Scranton, Pennsylvania, consistent coverage suppresses weeds, steadies soil moisture, and insulates roots from temperature swings. Most beds need 2-3 inches. Natural hardwood works well for most applications; dyed options add strong visual contrast. Delivery saves time so you can focus on the actual work.

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