Mulch ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Bismarck address and unloads right where you point.
Hot Spring County properties often need bulk mulch for beds, borders and tree rings. Whether you are refreshing an existing landscape or starting a new planting area, ordering by the ton and having it dumped in your driveway saves trips to the store. Bismarck gets about 57 inches of precipitation a year, so choosing a mulch that holds up to wet conditions and planning for washout are part of the job.
Gravel Monkey delivers shredded hardwood mulch to Bismarck in single-ton loads up to 40 tons or more. You order online, choose a delivery date at least 3 business days out, and we bring the material to your address. The delivered price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
We stock one type of bulk mulch, shredded hardwood, which is suitable for most residential and commercial projects. The table below lists the product and what it is used for.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shredded Hardwood Mulch | beds, borders, tree rings, weed suppression | Decomposes slowly and stays in place better than fine mulches. |
Different projects call for different depths and amounts. Use the table below to match your job with a starting point.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Tree rings | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 2 to 3 inches deep, keep away from trunk |
| Refreshing existing beds | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 1 to 2 inches top-dress |
| New planting beds | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 3 to 4 inches after soil prep |
| Slope where mulch washes out | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | Apply 3 inches minimum; shredded texture holds better |
| Weed suppression | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 3 to 4 inches, combined with landscape fabric on persistent weeds |
The ground around Bismarck takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. This means a deeper drainage layer under the mulch earns its place, especially in low areas where water pools. Bismarck has about 73 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling the delivery onto firm ground matters.
About 59 days a year drop below freezing. That freeze-thaw cycle can heave shallow mulch layers, but the moderate ground freezing here keeps most of the work window from spring to fall. Snowfall averages only about 1 inch a year, so plowing damage to a loose surface is rarely a concern. Most of this work runs spring to fall, and the ground is workable for most of that stretch.
Freeze and thaw also cause the ground to settle a bit each year, which can create depressions that need topping up. Plan to refresh mulch every 12 to 18 months to maintain depth.
Because mulch is sold by weight and covers area by depth, you can estimate the tonnage you need by entering your square footage and desired depth into our mulch calculator. That gives you a number of tons to order. For a typical 3-inch layer, one ton of shredded hardwood covers about 100 to 120 square feet.
Ordering from Gravel Monkey is done entirely online. You pick the product, enter your address to see the delivered price, choose a delivery date at least 3 business days away, and select a window: morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. A valid phone number is required, and you or someone you nominate must be present during the window. You will receive an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the delivery date with a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only proceeds once you approve that second email.
Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to save $50 on your first order. For more about our process, see delivery information, about Gravel Monkey, and customer reviews.
Mulch is a top covering, but the layers underneath matter too. These materials work well alongside shredded hardwood mulch for a complete landscape job.
Yes. Bismarck gets about 57 inches of precipitation a year, which is enough to cause washout and compaction if the mulch layer sits on slowly draining ground. Shredded hardwood mulch has a coarser texture that resists floating, but a proper drainage base underneath is still important.
Yes, because about 59 days a year stay below freezing. Freeze-thaw cycles can move shallow mulch layers, so a 3-inch or deeper application is recommended to prevent heaving. The moderate frost depth here allows a workable season from spring through fall.
We stock one type of mulch: shredded hardwood. It has a uniform consistency, so the depth you apply determines coverage, not a different size grade. Use our mulch calculator to find the right amount for your project.
Order at least 3 business days before you want the delivery. The delivery date is chosen at checkout, and you select a morning or afternoon window. Orders without a valid phone number may be delayed or rescheduled.
Ordering bulk mulch in Bismarck starts online. Choose your product, enter your address, and select a delivery date. Gravel Monkey brings the material by dump truck to your driveway or designated drop spot. Visit the Bismarck city hub to see all available materials and start your order.
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See the delivered price for your address and order mulch by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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