We understand that choosing the right landscape materials can be overwhelming. This page is designed to answer your most frequently asked questions and help you find the perfect products for your outdoor space.
Q: I don't need a large amount of material, do you sell your rocks, dirt and sand in bags?
A: We sure do, everything we sell by the cubic yard, we also sell in bags (except rip rap). They are 1/2 cubic foot bags.
Q: Do you offer special pricing if I shovel material myself?
A: Yes, anything you can buy by the cubic yard, you can buy in smaller self-service quantities as well. We have special prices for 5 gallon buckets and the OLD recycling bins (18 gallon totes).
Q: Do you sell sandbags (like for floods and hurricanes)?
A: Yes, we do, however they are a pre-order item. Please call the shop before coming in.
Q: I need the sandbags in a hurry, can I come and shovel into the bags myself?
A: Sure, we have a special price for that.
Q: I already have the bags, can I come and shovel the sand into my own bags?
A: Sure, we have a special price for that too.
Q: I already have the sand, do you sell the empty bags?
A: Yes we do.
Q: I need to order Driveway Stone from you, do you spread it?
A: We don't spread it by hand, but we are able to do a tailgate spread in some instances. This can cut down your labor time by as much as 90%.
Q: Can your dump trucks deliver 2 materials at one time?
A: Normally, yes. Most of our dump trucks have split compartments (dual tailgates). Quantities can vary by material, but normally we can deliver 5 yards of one product and 3 yards of another.
Q: Do you carry any mulch that is bug resistant?
A: We carry Melaleuca mulch (aka Florimulch). This mulch has several qualities including being bug resistant. This makes it much safer around the foundation of your house (lab tested termite resistant) or for kids to play in (fire ants). It prevents weeds naturally. The fibers lock together to stay in place. Lastly, it is not native to Florida, so it protects our wetlands.
Q: Do you sell and deliver Boulders?
A: Yes, we have a variety of boulders for sale. We sell: Caribbean Green, River Slicks, Pink Sparkle, Zion Canyon, Black Volcanic, Woodstone, Slate and Rip Rap. We deliver locally.
Q: Can I pick out boulders on-line or over the phone?
A: The short answer is no. The colors and sizes can vary greatly. We can give you the price per pound and approximate sizes if you call, but we require all customers to come in and pick out the boulders they want. We stock boulders at both locations but we have a HUGE variety of them at our Sawyer Circle/South Gulf Cove location.
Q: Do you sell Fire pits?
A: Yes, we sell beautiful Granite fire pits. They come in either 40 or 48 inch diameter and Gray or Red in color. Since they are granite, no steel ring is required on the inside. You can put these together in 5-10 minutes. Check them out on our 'Slate, Boulders, Firepits' page.
Q: Do you sell slate or flagstone?
A: Yes we do. Please keep in mind that if you come in to pick out individual pieces, it is self-serve. You can also pick out our full pallets or partial pallets. We can deliver locally full or partial pallets of slate as long as you purchase 600 pounds or more.
Q: I'm putting in pavers, what do I put underneath?
A: In Florida, technically just 2 inches of paver sand. It isn't like up North, where you need to go like 8 inches deep with 3 different materials. Normally, you just need 2 inches of paver sand... If you did need to build it up (say 6 inches), then you would use 4 inches of Shell Marl (aka road base) and then the 2 inches of paver sand. Then for the top, you just need a little bit of DOT sand brushed/swept in between the pavers to help lock them in place.
Q: I need to be able to add on to my driveway without concrete. What do you recommend?
A: Driveway stones (3/4" #57 limestone). In most cases you just need to go 3 inches deep. (you can also use crushed shell to give you a "Florida" look, but it gets stuck in your shoes and tires when it gets wet and is a little less durable than the limestone)
Q: How many bags of mulch make a cubic yard?
A: 13.5
Q: How many bags of rock make a cubic yard?
A: 55
Q: Do you carry "pea gravel"?
A: We carry 3 different materials that people call pea gravel. 1/2" Brown River Rock and #89 (3/8" limestone/shell mix) are the 2 most common...We also carry Pure Beach Pebbles, which has many uses including dog runs.
Q: Do you take pallets back?
A: Yes. If you would like to bring them back we will recycle them. However, we don't come to pick them up.
Q: What material do I use for chicken coops?
A: Paver sand is the most common, but we recommend coming in and checking out what we offer. Occasionally people go with D.O.T. sand or fill dirt depending on the situation.
Q: What is the difference between fill dirt and topsoil?
A: Fill dirt is thicker and is used more as a base and to build up or solidify areas. Topsoil is light and fluffy and should be used for planting and to lay sod on. Both of these products are somewhat "sandy", which is normal in Florida. If you aren't sure which material to use, please feel free to ask us.
Q: Why does your topsoil look like that? It looks completely different up North.
A: Our topsoil is good for anything that grows naturally in Florida. It is made from burnt up brush and is naturally sandy which is normal in Florida.
Q: How much material can my truck haul?
A: Good question, it depends on what model and year your truck is and also what material you are buying. For example, Red Lava weighs 1100 pounds, but River Rock weighs 2700 pounds. Let us know what kind of truck or trailer you have and what material you want and we'll be happy to help you.
Q: How do I determine how much material I need?
A: We can help you with that. We need to know a couple things. The type of material you want and what your total square footage is. To determine square footage, just let us know the width and length of each section you want to cover.
Q: What about weedmat/weed barrier/ground cover? Do you recommend it?
A: We highly recommend the weedmat we carry. Ours is commercial grade and is much stronger than what you normally find at the big box stores (but right around the same price). We carry it in 12 different sizes and we also carry the pins/staples to hold the mat in the ground.
Q: Do you charge credit card fees?
A: We are proud to say that we do not.