Mulch ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your New Jersey address and unloads right where you point.
Delivered cost for mulch depends on tonnage, distance, and the product you choose. Gravel Monkey brings shredded hardwood mulch to addresses across New Jersey by the ton, with pricing calculated at checkout based on your ZIP.
Mulch is a covering that suppresses weeds and holds moisture. It sits on top of the soil layer. Topsoil is the growing layer underneath; mulch is not a soil. Order the right thickness to avoid washout and get the most from each load.
Shredded hardwood mulch works for beds, borders, tree rings, and weed suppression. It is not suitable for playground areas where a softer surface is needed, nor for steep slopes where heavy rain can push it downhill without a base layer. The table below shows where it fits best.
| Product | Use for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shredded Hardwood Mulch | Beds, borders, tree rings, weed suppression | Interlocking texture resists wind and light rain, but slope may need extra depth. |
The table below matches typical garden tasks with the right product and coverage note.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| New planting beds | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | Apply in a layer that covers bare soil several inches deep. |
| Refreshing existing beds | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | Top up as needed to keep coverage uniform. |
| Weed suppression | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | Target thickness that blocks light to weed seeds. |
| Tree rings | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | Circle the base of the tree, keep material away from trunk. |
| Slope where mulch washes out | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | Use extra thickness to counter runoff; consider a border edging. |
Annual precipitation in the cities we serve ranges from about 47 to 52 inches. Freezing days run from about 77 to 114 days a year below 32 degrees F, depending on location. Most of the state sits in the moderate band for ground freezing. Winter closes the ground for a stretch each year, so plan the delivery for either side of it.
Soil hydrologic groups A/D and A are most common across our served New Jersey cities. Group A soils drain readily, so mulch may need more frequent top-ups as water passes through quickly. Group D soils are poorly drained; too deep a mulch layer can hold excess moisture against plant roots.
These differences mean the same product performs best when depth is adjusted for rainfall, freezing, and drainage. A layer that works in a well-drained high-rainfall area may oversaturate a clay-rich spot.
We deliver to homes and businesses throughout the state. Below are featured cities with dedicated pages for ordering shredded hardwood mulch.
Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses across New Jersey, not only the cities listed here.
Estimate tonnage by measuring the area you want to cover and the depth you plan to use. A cubic yard of shredded hardwood mulch weighs roughly 800 to 1,000 pounds, so the tonnage multiplies from there. Use our mulch calculator to convert square footage and depth into the number of tons to order.
Because mulch is bulky and sold by the ton, Gravel Monkey ships it in full dump-truck loads. Order online, choose a delivery window at checkout (morning 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm), and get a price based on your ZIP. Loads range from 1 to 40-plus tons, and qualifying orders receive free delivery. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off a first order.
You will receive an email confirmation, then a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second confirmation. Read more on the delivery information page, check customer reviews, and learn about Gravel Monkey.
Beyond shredded hardwood mulch, Gravel Monkey supplies other bulk materials for landscaping and construction. The list below includes state-level pages for each.
Spring thaw can trigger load restrictions on certain roads, which may affect truck routes. Gravel Monkey works with local haulers who know the active restrictions and will plan the route to avoid any delays. You will be notified if a restriction changes the delivery timing.
Annual rainfall across the cities we deliver to in New Jersey runs from about 47 to 52 inches, and the number of freezing days ranges from about 77 to 114. In wetter, colder areas, a deeper mulch layer helps insulate roots, but on poorly drained Group D soils, too much depth can trap water. Adjust your coverage depth for your local mix of rain, freeze cycles, and soil drainage.
Customers often pair mulch with topsoil, because the topsoil creates the growing layer that mulch then covers. For new beds, order topsoil first, then mulch. Fill dirt is also common for grading before mulching.
Yes. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order. The code applies to any material delivered by Gravel Monkey in New Jersey.
Work out the tonnage you need with the calculator, then place your order online. Gravel Monkey delivers mulch to any address in New Jersey by the ton. Visit the New Jersey state hub to start.
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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