Mulch ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Astoria address and unloads right where you point.
Astoria gets about 78 inches of precipitation a year, which means drainage and washout planning matter for any ground cover. Mulch helps manage surface moisture by absorbing rainfall and reducing runoff, but it needs to be deep enough to stay in place during heavy events.
Whether you are working on residential beds or commercial landscaping, bulk delivery saves trips to the store and gives you consistent material for the whole job.
The most common mulch we deliver in Astoria is shredded hardwood. It knits together well, resists washing out on slopes, and breaks down slowly, which fits the local climate.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shredded Hardwood Mulch | beds, borders, tree rings, weed suppression | Stays in place under rain and holds color longer than softwood options. |
Choose the right product and depth for each common task. These jobs cover most residential and commercial calls in Clatsop County.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Weed suppression | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 2 to 3 inches thick |
| New planting beds | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 2 to 3 inches after soil prep |
| Slope where mulch washes out | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 3 to 4 inches to hold against runoff |
| Refreshing existing beds | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 1 to 2 inches top-up |
| Tree rings | Shredded Hardwood Mulch | 2 to 3 inches, keep away from trunk |
Soils mapped in the Astoria area are commonly well drained, which matters for how much base stone you put under the surface layer. Well-drained ground lets water pass through quickly, so a standard depth of mulch works without extra base material.
Ground around Astoria is in hydrologic group B, meaning it takes water in at a moderate rate. That behavior means the standard base depth is usually enough for most jobs, even in the wetter months.
About 41 days a year drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. That slows down decomposition in winter and extends the life of the mulch layer. Snowfall averages only about 2 inches a year, so plowing damage to a loose surface is rarely a concern. With no hard freeze to work around, the timing question is moisture rather than season.
Coverage depends on depth and the area you are covering. A cubic yard of shredded hardwood at 2 inches deep covers roughly 160 square feet. Use our mulch calculator to enter your dimensions and see the cubic yards needed before you order.
Order online by the ton, and the delivered price shows at checkout based on your ZIP code. A dump truck brings the mulch to your address in loads from 1 to over 40 tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
You choose a delivery window at checkout: morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after you order. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email.
You or someone you nominate must be available at the site during the window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. For more detail, see our delivery information page, about Gravel Monkey, and customer reviews.
Many customers order these materials in the same delivery to finish the job.
The delivered price is set at checkout based on your ZIP code and the quantity you order. We do not list a flat rate because material cost and distance vary. About 132 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling delivery onto firm ground helps avoid ruts.
Yes, we deliver to Astoria and many nearby towns in Clatsop County and across the Oregon and Washington coast. Check your ZIP at checkout to confirm. Clatsop County permitted about 88 single-family homes in 2024, so new construction sites often need mulch for final landscaping.
Order at least 3 business days before the date you want delivery. That gives time for scheduling and confirmation. You pick a morning or afternoon window at checkout.
Yes, we serve contractors, landscapers, property managers and homeowners. The same online ordering and delivery process applies to all customers. Large projects benefit from bulk pricing and scheduled deliveries.
Mulch handles weed suppression and moisture control in Astoria's wet climate. Two of the common jobs are refreshing existing beds and mulching new plantings. Start your order online at our Astoria hub and choose your delivery window.
We also deliver to nearby communities.
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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