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Buy Mulch in Bulk – Utah
Looking to spruce up your garden or landscaping? Glover Nursery in Utah is your go-to spot for buying mulch in bulk. We offer a wide range of products to meet all your gardening needs and even deliver!
Get started with our bulk mulch calculator or fill out our Bulk Delivery Form here.
Need a little more info? We’ve got you covered with our knowledge on all things bulk mulch in Utah. Keep on reading to learn more about mulch so you can pick the right mulch for your yard.
Types of Bulk Mulch
Tree Bark
Tree bark mulch is a popular choice for many gardens. You can find it in different colors and textures. Bark mulch also breaks down slowly, adding nutrients back into your soil over time.
Garden Compost
Compost is great for your plants and soil health. You can buy it in bulk or make your own at home. It’s full of good stuff that helps your plants grow strong. When you use compost as mulch, it:
- Feeds your plants
- Improves soil structure
- Keeps the ground moist
- Stops weeds from popping up
Decorative Rocks
Rock mulch is a long-lasting option for your garden. It comes in many sizes and colors to fit your style. Here’s a quick look at some pros and cons:
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Doesn’t Blow Away | Can heat up in Summer |
| Lasts for years | Doesn’t add nutrients |
| Looks neat and tidy | Can be pricey |
Cedar Mulch in Bulk
Cedar mulch is a popular choice for its natural ability to repel insects, making it ideal for gardeners looking to protect their plants from pests. Its long-lasting, pleasant aroma and slow decomposition also make cedar mulch an excellent option for low-maintenance landscaping. We don’t carry this at Glover Nursery yet but stay tuned! Due to it’s popularity we are currently sourcing this and should have bags of Cedar mulch available in 2025.
Red Mulch in Bulk
Red mulch is an eye-catching option that adds warmth and vibrancy to garden beds, making it perfect for highlighting plants and creating a bold landscape design. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, red mulch helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, making it both decorative and practical for gardeners. Glover Nursery carries red mulch in bags only.
Black Mulch in Bulk
We carry black mulch in bulk and in bags here at Glover Nursery. Black mulch is a popular choice for adding a sleek, polished look to garden beds and landscaping. Its dark color enhances the contrast of vibrant plants and flowers while providing the same benefits as other mulches, like moisture retention and weed control, making it both functional and visually striking.
Rubber Mulch in Bulk
At Glover Nursery, we do not carry rubber mulch in bulk, as we prioritize the use of natural bark products for their numerous benefits to soil health and plant growth. While rubber mulch is long-lasting, we believe natural options like bark are better for the environment and your garden’s overall well-being.
How to Buy Mulch in Bulk
When sprucing up your garden, buying mulch in large amounts can save you money and time. When buying in bulk:
- Measure the length, width and desired depth of your space then use our Bulk Mulch Calculator to calculate how much mulch your space requires
- Choose the product that fits your needs
- Bring your truck or trailer over for us to load. OR, if you need more than 3 yards……
- Fill out the Bulk Delivery Request form with your preferred product and calculated volume
- Confirm the order when we call to go over details.
- Get ready to spend an afternoon in the garden!
Remember, bulk mulch often costs less than bagged options. A cubic yard of bulk mulch usually runs $50-$90 , while bagged mulch can cost more for the same volume .
Bulk Calculator / Mulch Calculator
Want to spruce up your garden but not sure how much mulch to buy? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many gardeners face this challenge. Luckily, there’s an easy solution: a bulk material calculator.
These handy tools help you figure out exactly how much mulch you need for your project. They’re super simple to use. Just plug in a few measurements, and voila! You’ll know how many cubic yards to order.
Here’s what you typically need to enter:
- Length of your garden area
- Width of the space
- Desired depth of mulch
Try using our calculator. It'll save you time, money, and headaches.
Remember, it’s better to get a little extra than not enough. You can always use leftover mulch in other spots around your yard. Plus, buying in bulk often saves you money compared to bagged mulch.
Ordering Mulch in Bulk
Bulk mulch delivery can make your landscaping projects much easier. You don’t have to worry about hauling heavy bags of mulch from the store. Instead, a truck can bring a large amount right to your driveway.
Delivery Request Form
When your mulch arrives, have a plan ready. You’ll want to:
- At least a 10’x20’ area clear for the mulch to be dumped
- Usually a driveway, but could be another area if it is accessible to our dump truck
- Make sure there is no overhead obstruction, our dump bed will need to raise up and pull forward to release the product.
- Clear the area where you’ll spread it
- Get your tools ready (rake, wheelbarrow, gloves)
- Ask friends to help if it’s a big job!
Bulk mulch often comes in a truck and gets dumped in your driveway. Make sure there’s space for this. You’ll need to move it to your garden areas pretty quickly.
Remember, fresh mulch can be heavy and damp. Take breaks and don’t overdo it when spreading. Your garden will look great, and your plants will thank you!
Bulk Mulch Delivery Utah
Glover Nursery offers bulk product delivery to select cities in Utah. Delivery fees vary based on location, delivery pricing details will be shown for your area on the Bulk Delivery Request Form.. Once we have received your form, we’ll contact you to finalize pricing, including taxes, and schedule your delivery.
Depending on our availability and time of year we do offer same-day delivery for orders which are confirmed by 12 p.m. Please note that same-day delivery is not always available from March – June .
Mulch vs Other Hardgoods
When you’re looking for mulch many people think of the pile of wood chips they see in people’s yards. But there’s actually a variety of materials to choose from depending on what your gardening goals are.
What is Mulch?
Mulch is a layer of material spread on the ground in gardens and landscaping. It helps keep soil moist, controls weeds, and makes your yard look nice. You can use many things as mulch, like wood chips, leaves, cover crops, or straw. Mulch also keeps the soil warm in winter and cool in summer.
Includes organic matter which breaks down over time and assists in improving soil structure, increases fertility in edible plants, increases moisture retention, and reduce weeds. They do require refreshing as material breaks down.
This category includes rock, weed barrier fabric, rubber mats or chat. These require less maintenance overall but can be detrimental to the soil and plants in or near them as they don’t allow for air exchange and can increase the heat index of an area.
What Mulch is Best for Utah Landscaping?
Utah’s climate can be tough on plants. You want mulch that holds moisture and stands up to the heat. The three types of mulch that we carry at Glover Nursery are compost, bark and rock. Based on your soil type, landscaping style and watering preferences there’s a perfect match for you.
Once you’ve selected your perfect mulch input the dimensions of your space in our mulch calculator and submit your order for delivery! We offer same day delivery, first come first serve, when orders are placed before 12 PM MT, depending on the time of year.
Compost
Compost is a nutrient-rich, decaying organic matter like manure, leaves, food scraps, and grass clippings. It’s commonly used to improve soil quality, either spread in a thin layer on top or tilled into the top few inches.
Benefits of Compost:
- Provides immediate nutrient availability for plants
- Increases organic matter in the soil
- Balances soil pH
- Improves drainage in heavy soils
- Enhances moisture retention in sandy soils
Considerations:
- Compost breaks down over time, so it needs periodic replenishment
- High nitrogen content in some composts can burn plants, particularly in hot weather
- Our compost has been properly finished so this is not a concern with our product.
Bark Mulch
Bark mulch is an organic covering that doesn’t offer direct nutritional benefits but serves as an effective mulch. It’s available in various textures and colors, providing flexibility for different landscaping styles.
Benefits of Bark Mulch:
- Wide variety of textures (fine, shredded, chipped, or nugget)
- Available in natural and dyed colors (brown, black, red)
- Most products are preservative-free
- Helps retain moisture by shading the soil
- Reduces weed growth and makes weeds easier to pull
Considerations:
- Doesn’t decompose quickly, so it’s not ideal for soil amendment
- Can fade in direct sunlight and may need refreshing
- Lightweight bark can blow out of beds during strong winds
Rock Mulch
Rock mulch consists of small, round or angled stones spread over native soils or weed barrier fabric. It’s commonly used in dry riverbeds, around ponds, or as decorative features in landscaping.
Benefits of Rock Mulch:
- Low maintenance once installed
- Doesn’t need to be replaced frequently like organic mulches
- Keeps a clean, organized appearance for years
- Comes in a variety of colors, sizes, and textures
Considerations:
- Higher initial cost
- Heavy and difficult to install or remove
- Creates added work when installing new plant material
- Doesn’t prevent weeds from growing through
- Can be uncomfortable to walk on
- Absorbs and radiates heat, which may dry out soil and damage plants nearby
- Can raise ambient temperatures in your yard if not shaded properly.
Ready to start your order? Fill out our Bulk Delivery Request form here.
Why Mulch in the Fall?
Mulching your garden in the fall is one of the best ways to prepare your landscape for winter and ensure a healthy start to the growing season in spring. Fall mulch acts as an insulating blanket, protecting plant roots from the cold and reducing soil temperature fluctuations. This helps plants endure freezing conditions while also preventing frost heaving, which can damage roots. Additionally, mulch retains moisture in the soil, which is especially important during dry winter months.
Beyond winter protection, fall mulching also improves soil health. Organic mulches like compost or bark slowly break down over the winter, adding nutrients to the soil and enhancing its structure. By suppressing weed growth and preventing soil erosion, fall mulching saves you time and effort when spring arrives. It’s an easy yet effective way to give your garden the care it needs to thrive year-round.
Mulch vs Compost
Mulch and compost are different but both help your garden. Mulch goes on top of the soil (think bark or rock). Compost mixes into the soil. Compost feeds plants as it breaks down. Mulch protects the soil but doesn’t add as many nutrients. You can use both for a healthy garden.
Mulch vs Rock
Rocks and mulch both cover the ground, but they act differently:
- Mulch:
- Breaks down over time
- Adds nutrients to soil
- Needs replacing every year or two
- Cheaper than rocks
- Rocks:
- Last for years
- Don’t add nutrients
- Can heat up the soil
- More expensive up front
You can use bulk mulch to save money compared to bagged mulch. Rocks are good for low-water gardens or areas where you don’t want to do much work.
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Weed Barrier
Using a weed barrier before spreading mulch helps prevent unwanted weeds from growing through and keeps your garden beds looking neat for longer. The DeWitt Weed Barrier 12 Year, available in various sizes, provides long-lasting protection, making your mulch job more effective and low-maintenance.
Metal Edging
Metal edging is essential for creating clean, defined lines between your garden beds and lawn, helping to keep mulch in place and preventing it from spilling into unwanted areas. This gives your landscape a professional, polished look.
Anchor Pins
DeWitt Anchor Pins securely hold landscape fabrics, weed barriers, and drip irrigation tubing in place, ensuring your mulch stays put. These steel pins are angled for easy installation and provide lasting durability for a professional finish.
Tools
Proper tools like shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows make spreading mulch much easier and more efficient. Visit Glover Nursery to stock up on the tools you need to get the job done quickly and effectively.
Gloves
Wearing gardening gloves is a must when spreading mulch to protect your hands from dirt and sharp mulch pieces. At Glover Nursery, we offer a variety of gloves to keep your hands safe and comfortable during the job.
Remember, buying in bulk often saves you money and multiple trips to the store. Happy gardening!
Order your bulk products today!
FAQ’s About Buying Mulch in Bulk
How big is 1 yard of mulch?
1 cubic yard of mulch equals 27 cubic feet. Most bags of mulch are between 1.5-2 cubic feet, so you would need 14-18 bags of mulch for the same volume.
How much does 1 yard weigh?
The weight of 1 cubic yard will vary depending on the product. For example, Soil Pep weighs 700 lbs per cubic yard while our special Glover Blend weighs 1900 lbs per cubic yard. Rock mulches weigh an average of 2600 lbs per yard! Why does this matter? It depends on if you are picking it up yourself or having us deliver for you. If picking up at our store, know how many tons your truck or trailer can hold.
Should you remove old mulch before mulching?
No, you do not need to remove your old mulch before adding fresh mulch. The decomposition process of the mulch is part of why it is so beneficial to your garden. It will add organic matter to add necessary nutrients, biodiversity in soil microbes, aeration of the soil for drainage while still holding moisture for roots to access. Adding fresh mulch will help to continue these necessary processes.
How many inches of mulch is best?
In general, the recommendation for weed suppression, regardless of the type of mulch used, is 4″ deep. If weed suppression isn’t your goal, only 2″ or 3″ is needed for helping with moisture retention, soil enhancement and temperature control. If you go above 4″ with a living mulch (meaning, not made of stone), you will want to keep an eye out for fungal and mold issues.
Do I need to use Weed Barrier under my mulch?
There are different schools of thought on this topic, but in general, they come down to 2 answers.
- If you are not going to be adding any plants to an area, putting down weed barrier under a rock mulch will help with reducing weed growth. However, some weeds may still set seed in the rocks, even without significant soil content. In those instances, roots will grow down into the weed barrier from above, causing problems with weed removal and damage to the weed barrier. This problem is significantly reduced with a thicker layer of rock mulch, 5″ or more, but can still occur.
- If you will be adding plant material to an area, we do not recommend using weed barrier under the mulch. Weed barrier, while helpful in certain circumstances, does prevent the necessary exchange of air around plants and can significantly impact the plants getting adequate access to water if the irrigation system is not properly set up. Additionally, it can hamper the benefits of adding mulch as the process of the mulch breaking down and adding the beneficial nutrients and organic matter into the soil will be blocked.