Frequently Asked Questions About Landscaping Materials and Delivery

Yes! We Deliver! Delivery fees are charged based on the amount of the type of product being delivered as well as the mileage from our yard to your delivery address. Our service area expands up to a 25 mile radius around our business location. Any deliveries further than 25 miles are quoted out separately based on quantity and scheduling needs.

Yes, all landscaping and de-icing products will be available for pick-up or delivery unless otherwise listed as "Out of Stock" on our website. You can call our office to set up special deliveries or confirm current availability.

Whether you are purchasing topsoil, mulch, gravel, or stone, determining the total amount of product needed to complete your project can be done by calculating the volume. You can use our handy calculator tools under the 'DIY Tools' tab to make it easy.

Calculating volume can be tricky, however, there are some very standard steps that can be taken to get the job done!

1. Identify the length (L), width (W), and depth (D) of the area in inches. Example: 240" Long, 120" Wide, 3" Deep
2. Multiple these measurements together (LxWxD) to find the total cubic inches.

              Example: 240 x 120 x 3 = 86,400 Cubic Inches

1. Divide total cubic inches by 1,728 to determine total cubic feet. Example: 86,400 cubic inches / 1,728 = 50 Cubic Feet
2. Divide total cubic feet by 27 to determine total cubic yards. Example: 50 cubic feet / 27 = 1.85 Cubic Yards
3. This final calculation will tell you how many yards you need to complete your project. In the example provided, 1.85 Cubic Yards are needed, meaning 2 Yards of product should be purchased.

Please see the Calculators section in the DIY Tools dropdown to determine how much product you might need based on product type.

Trying to visualize just how MUCH product you are getting can be tricky when planning out how to make room for the product you are about to purchase and receive. If you are trying to picture roughly how much room should be made to accommodate the product, a great rule of thumb to consider is as follows: 

• 1 Yard = Roughly comparable to a Queen Size Mattress
• 1/2 Yard = Roughly comparable to a Twin Size Mattress

Wisconsin falls within the "Cool-Season" grass growing zone on the US map. Cool Season grasses grow both in the spring and fall seasons, when temperatures are typically considered cooler. Excessive heat and/or drought conditions will cause Cool-Season grass growth to slow down or go dormant, such as we see in summer. While there are many different mixtures of grass seed, the most commonly used Cool-Season grass seed mixtures contain Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Tall Fescue, and Fine Fescue. 

Because Wisconsin falls into the "Cool-Season" grass zone on the US map, it is recommended that new grass seed be planted either from February to May or September to November, depending on current weather conditions. Fall is typically the best time to plant grass seed in Wisconsin, as grass seed can only germinate when soil temperatures are above 55 degrees. While grass seed can certainly still be planted in spring if desired, beware of the risk of a cold snap!