Products
Newcomb's sells black, brown and red bulk mulch made from recycled wood, by the yard, to homeowners, landscapers and property managers. Pick it up at the retail yard in East Bridgewater or have four yards or more delivered.
Bulk mulch is sold loose by the cubic yard instead of in bags, which makes sense once you have more than a few small beds to cover. We carry three colors, black, brown and red, and sell them both wholesale and retail. To figure out how much you need, multiply the area of your beds in square feet by the depth you want in inches, then divide by 324. The answer is cubic yards. A 600 square foot area at 3 inches works out to about 5.6 yards.
The mulch is made from recycled wood. Wood that comes into our Halifax recycling yard goes through tub and horizontal grinders, the same machines we rent out with operators. Retail customers can load up at our mulch yard on Industrial Drive in East Bridgewater. For delivery, our trucks bring loose mulch to your property with a 4-yard minimum. Landscapers and contractors buying in volume can ask about wholesale orders. Call (781) 294-1520 for current prices on each color and to check what is in stock.
Sandy soil is common across Plymouth County and it dries out fast in July and August. A layer of mulch slows that down, holds moisture around shrub and tree roots, and keeps weeds from taking over. Near the coast, wind dries exposed beds even faster, so coverage matters more there. Under the pines and oaks typical of local yards, mulch also covers bare, rooty ground where grass will not grow. Keep it pulled back a few inches from trunks so the bark stays dry.
On delivery day, mark the spot where you want the pile and make sure the truck can reach it. A driveway is the usual choice. Check for low wires and branches overhead, since a dump body rises high when it tips. Put a tarp down if you want an easier cleanup. The driver dumps the load and you or your landscaper spread it from there. Most beds do well with 2 to 3 inches. Order a little extra if your beds have never been mulched, since bare soil takes more.
How it works
From first call to clean yard
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Measure your beds
Multiply square feet by depth in inches and divide by 324 to get cubic yards. Round up a little for uneven ground.
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Call for prices
Phone (781) 294-1520 with your color and quantity. We give you the current price and tell you what is in stock.
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Choose pickup or delivery
Pick up at the East Bridgewater retail yard, or schedule delivery to your address for orders of 4 yards or more.
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Receive and spread
We dump the load where you marked. Spread it 2 to 3 inches deep and keep it off trunks and siding.
Pricing
What affects the price
Quantity ordered
Mulch is sold by the cubic yard, so the size of your order is the starting point. Landscapers and contractors should ask how wholesale quantities are priced.
Delivery distance
Delivered orders include the truck and driver's time to reach you. A drop near Halifax or East Bridgewater is a shorter run than one at the far edge of our service area.
Mulch color
Black, brown and red are separate products and may not carry the same price. Ask for the current figure on the color you want when you call.
Time of year
Spring is the busiest stretch for mulch, and scheduling is tightest then. Ordering early, or in summer or fall, can make it easier to get the delivery day you want.
Pickup or delivery
Loading your own truck or trailer at the retail yard skips the delivery trip. Delivery has a 4-yard minimum, so smaller amounts are best picked up.
Reviews
What customers say
Fantastic work. Fast, efficient, added some extra trees to the quote the day of for a reasonable price. All in all, would definitely use them again.
Excellent! I highly recommend Newcombs. The crew is awesome. Efficient, friendly, accommodating. Our experience was 5+ stars.
I had a great experience with Paul and his crew! I had twelve very large pine trees taken down in the front of my house. They were able to complete the job within a day, everything completed and cleaned up. Excellent work.
Questions
Bulk Mulch Delivery FAQ
Measure the length and width of each bed in feet and multiply to get square feet. Multiply the total by the depth you want in inches, then divide by 324. The result is cubic yards. For example, 1,000 square feet at 2 inches is about 6.2 yards. Most people round up to the next full yard.
Delivery has a 4-yard minimum. If you need less than that, you can pick up at our retail mulch yard on Industrial Drive in East Bridgewater with your own truck or trailer. If you are close to the minimum, it is often worth rounding up, since extra mulch is easy to use around trees or along a fence.
Prices change with the season and the product, so we do not list them on the website. The cost depends on the color, how many yards you order and whether you want it delivered. Call (781) 294-1520 with your town and quantity and we will give you the current price per yard and any delivery cost.
The main difference is appearance. All three are made from recycled wood and do the same job of holding moisture and blocking weeds. Black gives strong contrast against green plants and light siding. Brown looks the most natural and blends with wooded lots. Red stands out and pairs well with gray shingles and stone. Choose the one that suits your house.
Two to three inches is right for most planting beds. Less than that lets weeds through and dries out quickly. More than about four inches can keep water and air from reaching roots. If old mulch is still in place, you may only need an inch on top to refresh the color. Never pile mulch against tree trunks.
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