where is a cheap place to buy dirt

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muskey47

Discussion Starter · Aug 6, 2009

I need about 2 yards of dirt suitable for planting flowers and stuff.

thanks!

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mark352

· #2 · Aug 6, 2009

QUOTE(muskey47 @ Aug 5 2009, 08:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I need about 2 yards of dirt suitable for planting flowers and stuff.

thanks!

do you have a truck

best bet is to go get it and have it loaded 2 yards isn't much cost more to deliver

what area are you in

PocketChange

· #3 · Aug 6, 2009 (Edited by Moderator)

Just don't overload your truck even though you might be able to fit it, couple yards is 4000 pounds easy.

Oh and Phoenix Stone 866-mystone. Its on 1 blk east of groesbeck and church. They delievered my rocks for free a few years ago, but that was also a few yards.

muskey47

Discussion Starter · #4 · Aug 6, 2009

i live in Mt. CLemens...

i want it delivered...easier for me

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flipflop

· #5 · Aug 6, 2009

QUOTE(muskey47 @ Aug 5 2009, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i live in Mt. CLemens...

i want it delivered...easier for me

We just recently had some landscape material delivered from Phoenix Stone. Their prices are very competitive. If I remember correctly, topsoil was about $20.00 per yard. Delivery fee is approx. $50.00 minimum.

You may be better off buying bagged dirt for that kind of delivery fee on 2 yards and still have the 'easier' factor.

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Big Dog

· #6 · Aug 6, 2009

If your soil has a lot of clay in it, add sand and peat along with topsoil, and mix well. It will help break up the clay for better drainage.

mootmamma

· #7 · Aug 6, 2009

your neighbors have lots its cheap, close, and it just sits there all day do 'em a favor take some a shovel at a time.

mootmamma

· #8 · Aug 6, 2009

oooh plus it already has grass on top!

-cadmonkey

searay28

· #9 · Aug 6, 2009

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QUOTE(mootmamma @ Aug 5 2009, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>your neighbors have lots its cheap, close, and it just sits there all day do 'em a favor take some a shovel at a time.

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kc8nlf

· #10 · Aug 6, 2009

Uni-Dig on Quinn Rd. near Gratiot charges $15.00 a yard plus $65.00 delivery. If you buy more than 6 yards, it's less per yard but delivery is the same.

The Patriot

· #11 · Aug 6, 2009

I bought mulch from B&W Landscape Supply.

B & W
Landscape Supply
43291 North Ave.
Clinton Township, MI. 48036
Phone: 586.463.0545
Fax: 586.468.8792

They are just up the road from Little Camilles Pizza.

Goose

· #12 · Aug 6, 2009

so you decided to grow weed for a living?

dockrocker

· #13 · Aug 6, 2009

lots of free dirt advertised on Craigslist.

Snowbi-Wan

· #14 · Aug 6, 2009

QUOTE(muskey47 @ Aug 5 2009, 08:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>suitable for planting flowers and stuff.

Pansies?

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mark352

· #15 · Aug 6, 2009

QUOTE(The Patriot @ Aug 6 2009, 08:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I bought mulch from B&W Landscape Supply.

B & W
Landscape Supply
43291 North Ave.
Clinton Township, MI. 48036
Phone: 586.463.0545
Fax: 586.468.8792

They are just up the road from Little Camilles Pizza.

yes I got 10 yards early this year
if you want it delivered get an extra yard or two you'll use it

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muskey47

Discussion Starter · #16 · Aug 6, 2009

since i only need a few yards...we're going to go the bag route...cheaper

at $1.18 for a 40lb. bag...i'll just load up the truck with a bunch of bags.

a lot less of a mess

rfdeiter

· #17 · Aug 7, 2009

Try Ken Baker trucking. 43291 North ave. 463 8440. go look at the dirt before they deliver, make sure it's up to your specs. Have Big Tim deliver it.

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