Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Can you prepare specialty soil or mulch blends?
Yes, we can blend soils to a customer’s specific requirement, or we can be given a set of specifications and design the soil to perform within those parameters. Specialty blends have a 15-yard minimum.
Can you order or will you carry items not on your product price sheets?
Yes, some vendors are business to business only and have products that we do not stock regularly but we have the ability to purchase. We would need to know what products and amount so we can add them to our next order.
What is the difference between mulch and compost?
In the simplest terms, compost is more decomposed and is for adding nutrients to the landscape. Mulches are a top dressing that provide 3 main benefits when applied 2-3 inches thick. The 3 benefits are weed suppression, water retention, and soil temperature regulation. A side benefit is that over time the mulch will decompose adding nutrients to the soil.
Why does NWR bagged products have holes in the bags?
Our compost, mulches, and soil blends are alive with microorganisms and we want to keep them alive. These are the good microbes that we don’t want to die and have the bagged product go anaerobic.
What is the difference between organic and synthetic?
There are a lot of different definitions in different industries but in horticulture: Organic – means
from nature or natural, no artificial chemical additives, no hazardous waste, no dangerous
genetic engineering, follows biblical standards, etc. Synthetic – means man-made or artificial,
often made from petroleum or toxic chemicals, may be hazardous waste, chemical pesticides or
fungicides, chemical salts, things that do not occur naturally, etc.
Should I aerate before top dressing my lawn?
Aeration reduces compaction and leaves a void which can be filled with compost, or a lawn mix to incorporate material into the soil profile. This is not necessary but will decrease the rehabilitation time.
Why do you have so many types of Sand?
Sands come in many types and sizes, each with its own set of properties and applications depending on use. We use washed mortar sand in all our blends so there are no weeds seeds as compared to bank sand which can have hundreds of thousands per cubic yard.
How does your topsoil differ from other companies?
We are different because we compost our topsoil with mulch turning it into an enriched loam which is the base product for all our soil blends which is screened to a 3/8th in size.
What are the three main benefits of mulch?
Mulches work best when applied 2 to 3 inches thick for weed suppression, water retention & regulate soil temperatures.
How much does it cost to deliver to my home?
Deliveries are calculated by distance. The trucks can hold up to 18 yards and if there is 18 wheeler access we can use 25 yard end dumps or larger walking trailers.
What do I top dress my lawn with?
If you are trying to add organic matter, use compost or our Turf Mix which has additional trace elements added. If you are leveling and filling holes, use our Lawn Mix.
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What is the difference between Container Mix and Potting Mix?
Container Mix is designed for long term use with good drainage. It is a heavier product than the Potting Mix but lighter than our Landscaper Mix.
Potting Mix is perfect for 6-18″ containers for 1–3-year duration plantings for younger plants.
Do we sell grass or playground mulch?
We do not sell grass or playground mulch.
