Mulch & Ground Cover
Ground covers such as Mulch or Pine Straw can play a tremendously important, yet little-known, role in your landscaping. With a wide variety of colors to choose from, our economical ground covers will enhance the look of any area. They are weed deterrents, help soil retain moisture for plants and trees, insulate the ground and prevent erosion. With all of these great benefits and selection, mulch or pine straw is the ultimate options when choosing a ground cover.
Mulch Calculations
Need a quick guide to mulch coverage? Look no further.
- Bulk Mulch will cover ~100 square feet per cubic yard at 3″ deep.
- Bagged Mulch is usually ~2 cubic feet per bag and will cover ~7 square feet at 3″ deep.
- Bagged Mulch comes 70 bags per pallet which is equal to ~5 yards of Bulk Mulch.
If you would like additional help or if you would like us to check your numbers please see one of our knowledgeable staff members. We are always here to help.
Bagged Mulch
Stone Forest now carries bagged Mulches and Soils.
Our NEW Bagged Material is great for purchasing in smaller amounts, can be transported easily, and makes working in those difficult to reach areas much easier. The bagged mulch we now carry includes Hardwood, Cypress, Red Carpet, Black Velvet and Walnut Brown Mulch as well as Pine Nuggets and Mini Pine Nuggets. Our Bagged Soils include Top Soil, Organic Planting Soil and Soil Conditioner.
Mulch
Hardwood Mulch
Hardwood mulch is a blend of hardwoods that are double ground for increased moisture retention properties and has a natural brown color. Use this mulch for paths, beds and around trees and shrubs to help conserve water and control erosion.
Walnut Brown Mulch
Walnut Brown mulch is a color-enhanced mulch boasting a rich deep brown color. Don’t worry about the dyes; they are vegetable based and FDA approved. This mulch is made from hardwoods that are double ground for increased moisture retention properties. Use this mulch in beds and around trees and shrubs to help conserve water and control erosion.
Red Flower Mulch
Red Flower mulch is a color-enhanced mulch boasting a daring red color. Don’t worry about the dyes; they are vegetable based and FDA approved. This mulch is made from hardwoods that are double ground for increased moisture retention properties. Use this mulch in beds and around trees and shrubs to help conserve water and control erosion.
Black Velvet Mulch
Black Velvet mulch is a color-enhanced mulch boasting a dark black color. Don’t worry about the dyes; they are vegetable based and FDA approved. This mulch is made from hardwoods that are double ground for increased moisture retention properties. Use this mulch in beds and around trees and shrubs to help conserve water and control erosion.
Cypress Mulch Shredded
Cypress has always been known for its durability in outdoor situations. Our Cypress mulch is no exception! It has a natural golden color and will accent any landscape. Use this mulch in paths, beds and around trees and shrubs to help conserve water and control erosion.
Cypress Mulch Chips (Playsafe Certified)
Playsafe Cypress mulch has passed the test! It conforms to ASTM F1292-04 and ISO 17025:1999 for shock-absorbing properties of playing surfaces. That mean you are getting only the best for your family. It has a natural golden color and will accent any landscape. Use this mulch in paths, play areas, beds and around trees and shrubs to help conserve water, control erosion and provide a safe environment for your little angels.
Pine Straw
Pine Straw
Here in Georgia, Pine Straw is a beautiful, native ground cover that has many benefits. Is is lightweight and easy to spread for starters. It won’t float away in heavy rains and can help control erosion because of the interweaving characteristics of the pine needles. Pine Straw also adds nutrients back to the soil after it breaks down providing your planting beds with additional natural fertilizers. Planting beds also benefit from having excellent water and oxygen penetration through the Pine Straw to the soil below. It’s an economical and renewable resource because no trees are ever harvested to produce Pine Straw. Oh, and last but not least, it looks great! Pine Straw’s consistent deep reddish brown color will complement any landscape. Our pine straw bales are 13″ x 15″ x 28-30″ long, weigh approximately 25 pounds, and contain 4 cubic feet of America’s all-natural ground cover. You may expect coverage of 45 square feet from spreading a bale 2.5″ deep / 25 square feet from spreading 4” deep upon initial application. On refreshing applications, a bale will cover approximately 80 square feet.