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expirednoANANDforme posted Mar 28, 2023 3:58 PM

2-Cu. Ft. Premium Colored Hardwood Mulch (Black, Brown or Red)

$2.00

$3.98

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Lowe's has 2-Cu. Ft. Premium Colored Hardwood Mulch (Black, Brown or Red) on sale for $2. Select free store curbside where stock permits.

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  • Offer valid through April 13, 2023 or while end date last/vary by region
About this product:
  • Controls moisture to help reduce water use and regulates soil temperature
  • Seasonal color for 1 year, guaranteed
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  • Lowe's return policy may be found here

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Lowe's has 2-Cu. Ft. Premium Colored Hardwood Mulch (Black, Brown or Red) on sale for $2. Select free store curbside where stock permits.

Note, availability for store pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member noANANDforme for finding this deal.

Available Color(s):

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal ideas and discussion.
About this deal:
  • Offer valid through April 13, 2023 or while end date last/vary by region
About this product:
  • Controls moisture to help reduce water use and regulates soil temperature
  • Seasonal color for 1 year, guaranteed
About this store:
  • Lowe's return policy may be found here

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Mar 28, 2023 6:22 PM
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wanderlaiMar 28, 2023 6:22 PM
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What's the advantage of mulch vs pine needles?
Mar 28, 2023 6:24 PM
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Cheapsk8DudeMar 28, 2023 6:24 PM
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Quote from wanderlai :
What's the advantage of mulch vs pine needles?
I do mulch once a year. Pine straw needs to be done twice a year, and makes a huge mess if you transport it yourself instead of having it delivered.
Mar 28, 2023 6:32 PM
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jocoxVTMar 28, 2023 6:32 PM
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Quote from Tazznum1 :
I know this is for mulch, but does anyone know if the garden soil is going to be 5/10 or 4 for 10? Need to mix my own for container gardening. Peat/compost/dirt.
Think historically they do buy two get two on the 0.75 cu ft bags of Miraclegro.
Mar 28, 2023 6:37 PM
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un_plugMar 28, 2023 6:37 PM
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Quote from noANANDforme :
In the past, I've purchased a few bags and checked quality prior to doing bulk buy.

My local garden center sells colored mulch per cubic yard for $30 per yard, which is more than the sale price at Lowe's but cheaper than the non-sale price at Lowe's. Delivery is another $50 with a minimum of 3 cubic yard purchase. I had bought once from the garden center, and it looked like they shortchange me when they dump it on my driveway. At least with the bagged mulch, I know quantity is guaranteed.
I use to get the bagged stuff every year, found there was never any consistency to any of them, even when inspecting bags, would occasional find mold.
Then two years ago I decided to order from local mulch center. Went for the $22/yrd aged triple shred mulch (they also sale color for $30/yrd).
Quality was SO much better by a wide margin IMO. Will never go back.
See image- left is year old from bag, right garden center.
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Mar 28, 2023 6:38 PM
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Quote from jocoxVT :
Think historically they do buy two get two on the 0.75 cu ft bags of Miraclegro.
Just googled it and seen lowes is doing b3g3 this year. Krazykouponlady has the rundown.
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Mar 28, 2023 6:41 PM
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Perfect! I've been waiting for this.
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Mar 28, 2023 7:10 PM
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Quote from jocoxVT :
Think historically they do buy two get two on the 0.75 cu ft bags of Miraclegro.

Is Miraclegro good stuff? I got two big planters, need to replace the soil vs getting this stuff and mixing with this would be better?.
Or may be order 2 cubic ft from of planters mix from local place.

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Mar 28, 2023 7:19 PM
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blt65tothMar 28, 2023 7:19 PM
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I wait for their spring black Friday every year. I buy 50 bags every year and have never had an issue.
Mar 28, 2023 7:21 PM
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Dr. JMar 28, 2023 7:21 PM
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Quote from aifan :
Equivalent to $27 per cubic yard of mulch. Probably cheaper than most other places.

However, as the OP acknowledges quality can vary. Some batches could even be moldy..

Bingo. This is an annual deal ($1/ft3) that always has the same comments.

Generally:

- cheaper per cu ft than even bulk delivery. What I pay for bulk is around $45-50/yd delivered (delivery fee included in that so the product itself it a bit cheaper)
- sourced regionally so there's a wide range of quality
- usually lower quality than bulk delivery from a nursery. Lots of plastic waste (bags). Usual complaints about plastic, rocks, chunks of pallets, occasional nail, wire, etc. YMMV
- Colorfastness not as good as bulk/nursery
- mold could be an issue as the bags trap moisture, however a bag would have to sit for a long time for that to happen.

So it's ultimately up to you if the price (and hauling it) is worth it for you.

I've been getting nursery/bulk for 15 years. Just found out last summer that "playground mulch" which is undyed, is significantly cheaper, if you like more of a natural look. Fortunately I've found an entrepreneurial kid that isn't afraid to do the grunt work and will buy, haul and distribute mulch and other stuff for a reasonable fee. Last I checked at a nursery, they wanted basically the same amount per yard as the mulch cost to spread it.
Last edited by Dr. J March 28, 2023 at 12:26 PM.
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Mar 28, 2023 7:25 PM
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dfrechette75Mar 28, 2023 7:25 PM
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Quote from karazi :
Is Scotts 'color advantage' mulch generally better? Currently $4/1.5cuft by me so quite a bit more pricey...
Yes it is. Home Depot or Lowes should have it on sale 5/$10.
Mar 28, 2023 7:59 PM
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field210Mar 28, 2023 7:59 PM
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how about just use wood chips?
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Mar 28, 2023 8:20 PM
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PabloEscobarbecueMar 28, 2023 8:20 PM
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Quote from field210 :
how about just use wood chips?
That's...what...this...is? If you're talking about using your own wood chips, please let me know how I can produce 4 yards of wood chips without chopping tons of wood or buying special equipment.
Last edited by slickdmelly March 28, 2023 at 09:25 PM.
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Mar 28, 2023 8:37 PM
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jocoxVTMar 28, 2023 8:37 PM
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Quote from un_plug :
I use to get the bagged stuff every year, found there was never any consistency to any of them, even when inspecting bags, would occasional find mold.
Then two years ago I decided to order from local mulch center. Went for the $22/yrd aged triple shred mulch (they also sale color for $30/yrd).
Quality was SO much better by a wide margin IMO. Will never go back.
See image- left is year old from bag, right garden center.
While not requested, Ill provide experience of someone who went the other way (buying from my local yard to switching to Lowes/Home Depot). First I will absolutely agree the quality was significantly better from my local yard. My experience was their prices kept going up every year. 5+ years ago Id pay $25 a yard for double hammered brown, its now up to almost $45 a yard before delivery. For me though the bigger benefit with the bags is the ease of transporting them around. I get 15 yards for my whole property, dumping all of that on my driveway, scooping it into a wheelbarrow or a cart that my lawnmower pulls around is tiring to just scoop it back out or dump it in spread. Now I get Lowes to drop three pallets off and I can load basically 15-20 bags, drive around and place exactly where we want. The next day I go out, cut, and dump the bags. I have more precision with the bags, its definitely cleaner, and quicker.
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Mar 28, 2023 8:37 PM
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SEKI19Mar 28, 2023 8:37 PM
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Sweet, the annual $2 bag sale. I've been using this stuff for 5+ years and never had a problem with it.

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Mar 28, 2023 8:39 PM
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MystikalrushMar 28, 2023 8:39 PM
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Oh heck yeah! I've been waiting for the $2 sale to begin, i hope home depot follows suite.

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