Choosing the right landscaping material can make a big difference in how an outdoor project comes together. Whether you are refreshing a garden bed, leveling part of a lawn or planning a larger landscape project, it helps to know what you need before ordering materials.
Murphy Soil Yard offers a variety of bulk landscaping materials for homeowners, contractors and a wide range of outdoor projects. Before choosing a product, consider how the space will be used and what you need the material to accomplish.
Start With the Project
The best material depends on the job.
A garden bed may need a soil or compost blend that supports plant growth while another project may call for decorative rock, mulch or sand. Larger landscaping projects may also require materials that help create the right foundation for future work.
Think about the purpose of the area before deciding what to purchase.
Questions to consider include:
Will plants or grass be growing in the area?
Are you filling or leveling part of the property?
Is the material mainly decorative?
Does the project involve a walkway or landscape border?
How large is the area?
Having a clear plan can make choosing materials much easier.
Measure Before Ordering
Bulk landscaping materials are commonly measured by the cubic yard. Knowing the approximate length, width and depth of your project area can help you estimate how much material may be needed.
Measure the space before ordering instead of trying to estimate by sight. For irregular areas, breaking the project into smaller sections can make the calculation easier.
It is also important to consider the depth of the material. A shallow layer used for one project may require much less material than an area being filled or built up.
Consider Pickup or Delivery
How you plan to transport the material is another important part of the project.
Some customers may prefer to pick up bulk material while larger orders may be easier to have delivered. Consider the amount needed, the type of vehicle available and where the material can be placed once it arrives.
Planning these details ahead of time can make the project go more smoothly.
Ask Questions Before Getting Started
If you are not sure which material makes sense for a project, asking before ordering can help narrow down the options.
Lawns By Murphy provides soil, compost, mulch, rock and other landscaping materials for a variety of projects. The team can help customers review available materials and determine which options may fit their needs.
Contact Lawns By Murphy to learn more about current products, quantities, pickup or delivery for an upcoming project.
