Mulch ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Selma address and unloads right where you point.
Mulch is sold by the ton, and a typical project for a suburban lot takes between one and three tons. Shredded hardwood mulch weighs about 800 to 1,000 pounds per cubic yard, so one ton covers roughly 200 square feet at a three-inch depth.
Selma gets about 10 inches of precipitation a year, which means mulch stays in place longer without washing out. You can plan the layer depth without worrying about heavy runoff carrying it away.
Shredded hardwood mulch works well for flower beds, tree rings, and weed suppression. It knits together on the surface to resist wind and light rain while still letting air and water through to the soil.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shredded Hardwood Mulch | beds, borders, tree rings, weed suppression | Dark color that lasts a full season before fading. |
The table below matches common tasks with the right product and depth. In Selma, the low annual rainfall means you can use a slightly thinner layer than in wetter climates.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Weed suppression | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 2 to 3 inches deep |
| Tree rings | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 2 to 3 inches, keep away from trunk |
| Refreshing existing beds | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 1 to 2 inches top-up |
| New planting beds | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 3 inches after soil prep |
| Slope where mulch washes out | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 3 inches, may need to refresh mid-season |
Soils mapped in the Selma area are commonly well drained. That means water moves through the soil quickly instead of pooling, so a standard 2 to 3 inch mulch layer provides good weed control without trapping moisture against plant stems. The ground around Selma is in hydrologic group A, which soaks water up quickly and produces little runoff. Less drainage stone is needed under the surface, and the mulch itself does most of the work keeping moisture in the root zone.
Selma has about 26 wet days a year that bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is easier when you avoid those wet periods. About 13 days a year drop below 32F, and ground freezing here is real but moderate. The workable window stretches from spring to fall, and the ground is workable for most of that stretch. Frost heave is not a major concern, so you can set the mulch layer once and expect it to stay level through winter.
To figure out the tonnage for your project, measure the area in square feet and decide on the depth. The mulch calculator converts those numbers into tons and shows you how many cubic yards that equals. Most residential beds in Selma take one to three tons.
Buying mulch in Selma is straightforward. You order online by the ton, enter your ZIP code at checkout for delivery pricing, and a dump truck brings the load to your address. Load sizes range from 1 to 40-plus tons, and free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order. You choose a delivery window: morning 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. The site must have a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. About Gravel Monkey explains the company, customer reviews show real feedback, and delivery information covers everything from scheduling to missed-delivery fees.
Delivery cost is calculated by your ZIP code at checkout. Because Selma has about 26 wet days a year, scheduling delivery onto firm ground helps avoid muddy access issues. The price includes the material, delivery to your address, and the driver unloading onto a tarp or driveway.
Most residential projects in Selma use one to three tons. Soils mapped in the Selma area are commonly well drained, so a 2 to 3 inch layer works for weed suppression without needing extra material. Use the mulch calculator for a precise tonnage based on your bed size.
The truck needs a road or driveway width of at least 12 feet. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close to the requested spot as they safely can. You need to be present during the chosen delivery window to direct the driver.
A 2 to 3 inch depth is standard for flower beds and tree rings. On slopes where mulch washes out, go to 3 inches. For top-ups on existing beds, 1 to 2 inches is enough. The ground around Selma soaks up water quickly, so compaction from rain is minimal.
Gravel Monkey brings shredded hardwood mulch and other materials directly to Selma addresses. The same ordering process works for gravel, topsoil, and stone. Visit the Selma hub page to start your order or explore other products.
We also deliver to nearby communities in the area.
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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