Mulch ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Thomson address and unloads right where you point.
A typical mulching project for a Thomson home uses between 1 and 5 tons of shredded hardwood mulch, depending on bed size and desired depth. Thomson gets about 47 inches of rain a year, so drainage and washout planning matter when you choose a depth and type.
Gravel Monkey delivers bulk mulch by the ton, with no trip to a yard. You order online, pick a delivery window, and the truck drops the load where you mark it.
This product is the standard choice for beds, borders, tree rings and weed suppression. One product covers most jobs.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shredded Hardwood Mulch | beds, borders, tree rings, weed suppression | Locks together to resist wind and light rain washout. |
Each project type needs a different depth. Use this table as a starting guide.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| New planting beds | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 2 to 3 inches deep |
| Slope where mulch washes out | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 3 to 4 inches deep, crimped into the slope |
| Refreshing existing beds | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 1 to 2 inches top-dress |
| Tree rings | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 2 to 3 inches deep, keep 6 inches away from trunk |
| Weed suppression | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 3 to 4 inches deep to block light |
Thomson has about 68 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That means scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is important to avoid a muddy site. About 50 days a year drop below 32F, which limits the work window in winter and can cause the ground to heave slightly as it freezes and thaws.
Soils mapped in the Thomson area are commonly well drained, so you may need a little more base stone under the surface layer to keep the mulch from sinking into soft ground. The ground around Thomson takes water in at a moderate rate, which means standard base depth is usually enough for most mulched areas.
Work can run most of the year in this climate, which makes scheduling the delivery the easy part.
To estimate tons, multiply the area of the bed by the depth you want, then divide by the coverage per ton. Use Gravel Monkey's mulch calculator to get a number specific to your project dimensions and depth.
Order online by the ton. Delivery is priced by your ZIP at checkout. A dump truck brings 1 to 40-plus tons to your address. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders, and first-time customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off a first order. You choose a window: morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order.
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The cost depends on the tonnage you order and your delivery ZIP. With about 68 wet days a year in Thomson, scheduling the drop when the ground is firm is important. You see the total price at checkout before you confirm.
That depends on the area and depth you want. Thomson gets about 47 inches of rain annually, so a 2- to 3-inch depth is typical for drainage. Use the mulch calculator on this page to estimate tons based on your bed size.
Mulch is sold by the ton. A ton of shredded hardwood mulch covers roughly 100 to 120 square feet at a 2-inch depth, though exact coverage varies by product and moisture content.
Yes. Gravel Monkey delivers to residential and commercial addresses in Thomson. You order the same way online and choose a delivery window. The truck unloads where you mark the spot.
Gravel Monkey delivers bulk mulch by the ton to Thomson homes and job sites. You order online, pick a window, and the truck drops the load where you direct it. No yard visit needed. Visit the Thomson delivery page to start.
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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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