Patio Town has you covered with all the sand, dirt, gravel and mulch you'll need for your landscaping projects, including Coarse Washed Sand, Black Dirt (tri-blend garden mix), Class #5 and Playground Gravel.

Mulch

A layer of mulch will help stop many weed seeds from germinating, reducing the need for herbicides. And mulches help soil retain moisture, reducing the need for watering.

Mulches also can improve the appearance of your garden. Bark mulches provide uniformly rich colors to make your plants stand out. And mulch can keep plants clean by preventing soil from splashing onto leaves during rainstorms.

Our organic mulches also improve soil quality by adding organic matter as they decompose.

Mulch is sold in three quantities to fit your project—by the bag, by the bale or in bulk—and in several colors and textures:

• Bulk Premium Hardwood Mulch (double shredded)
• Bulk Cedar Mulch (shredded)
• Bulk Red-Colored Mulch* (shredded)
• Bulk Cedartone Mulch* (shredded)    
• Cypress Mulch (shredded)
• Cedar Mulch (shredded)
• Red-Colored (shredded)

*Not available at all locations

Estimating Materials

Below are basic formulas that can be used to estimate materials.  If you have any questions about material estimating, call your nearest Patio Town store for friendly expert advice.

Length x width = square feet
Circle area = πr² = 3.14 x radius²
Circle circumference = 2πr = 2 x 3.14 x radius, or π x diameter
Triangle area = 1/2 x base x height

1 cubic foot of rock = approx. 100 lbs.
1 cubic foot of rock covers 3 - 4 sq.ft. at 3" thick.
1 cubic yard of rock = 2,750 to 3,250 lbs. (depending on density)
1 cubic yard of dirt = 2,000 to 2,500 lbs.
1 ton = 2000 lbs.

Decorative rock should be placed at a depth of 3"
Wood mulch should be placed at a depth of 4" to 6"

1 yard covers approx.108 sq. ft. at 3" thick.
1 yard covers approx.81 sq. ft. at 4" thick.
1 yard covers approx.54 sq. ft. at 6" thick.

2/3 yard covers approx.72 sq. ft. at 3" thick.
2/3 yard covers approx.54 sq. ft. at 4" thick.
2/3 yard covers approx.36 sq. ft. at 6" thick.

1/3 yard covers approx.36 sq. ft. at 3" thick.
1/3 yard covers approx.27 sq. ft. at 4" thick.
1/3 yard covers approx.18 sq. ft. at 6" thick.