FAQ

Southtowns Supply is located at 190 Lake Avenue in Blasdell, NY, just outside Buffalo. We serve homeowners, landscapers, and contractors throughout Western New York with bulk mulch, stone, soil, and landscaping materials. 

We specialize in bulk landscape materials sold by the yard, including:

• Natural mulch
• Charcoal black mulch
• Cocoa brown mulch
• Wood chips
• Topsoil
• Compost
• 50/50 garden mix
• Gravel and crushed stone
• Decorative stone and river rock

All materials are available for pickup or delivery throughout Buffalo, Western New York and the Southtowns.

No. Southtowns Supply sells materials in bulk only, by the cubic yard.

Buying bulk is more cost-effective for landscaping projects and allows customers to get exactly the quantity they need.

Southtowns Supply provides bulk gravel and landscape stone near Buffalo, NY. We carry driveway stone, crusher run, limestone, decorative stone, and other landscaping materials available for pickup or delivery.

Topsoil is used as a base soil for lawns, grading, and landscaping projects. Compost is organic material used to enrich soil by adding nutrients and improving soil structure. Many landscape projects use a blend of both to improve plant growth and soil health.

Southtowns Supply is a trusted local supplier of bulk mulch in Buffalo, NY. Our mulch is produced on-site, triple shredded and sold by the cubic yard, providing wholesale-quality mulch with convenient pickup or delivery for residential and commercial landscaping projects.

Yes. Our mulch is manufactured on-site using recycled wood materials, triple shredded, which allows us to control quality and offer competitive wholesale pricing. 

Yes.

Southtowns Supply operates as a bulk mulch manufacturer and wholesale landscape supply yard. Because we produce mulch on-site and sell by the yard, customers receive wholesale value pricing with retail convenience.

We sell to:

• homeowners
• landscapers
• Contractors
• commercial property managers

The easiest way is to use our Mulch Calculator on the website.

Enter:

• Length
• Width
• Depth

The calculator will instantly estimate how many cubic yards of mulch or stone you need for your project.

For example:

• 10 × 10 area at 3" depth = about 1 yard of mulch

You can then request a quote or place an order directly.

Recommended mulch depth:

• 2–3 inches for garden beds
• 3–4 inches for weed control
• 1–2 inches for top dressing existing beds

Installing too thick can restrict water penetration, so proper depth matters.

One cubic yard of mulch typically covers about 100 square feet at a depth of 3 inches, which is the recommended depth for most landscape beds.

Yes. Our colored mulches use approved pigments and are sourced from reputable manufacturers with proper safety documentation. When installed as intended, dyed mulch is safe for use in landscape beds and gardens.

Yes. There is a 1 Yard Minimum, offering delivery throughout Buffalo and Western New York. 

Delivery rates depend on:

• Distance
• truck type
• quantity ordered
• Delivery is commonly used for:
• mulch
• gravel
• Topsoil
• decorative stone

Yes.

Customers can pick up materials directly at our yard. Our team will load your truck or trailer with skid steer, a front-end loader for fast service. (Live Load)

During peak spring season, deliveries typically schedule 1–2 days out, but many orders can be delivered next day depending on demand. 

How do I order materials?

You can order by:

• calling/ texting 
• requesting a quote online
• visiting our location

Most customers call because they want pricing and delivery scheduling immediately.

Yes.

Contractors and commercial landscapers frequently purchase materials from 

Southtowns Supply because we offer:

• bulk pricing
• consistent material supply
• fast truck loading
• reliable delivery scheduling

We supply landscaping materials across:

• Buffalo
• Blasdell
• Hamburg/Boston
• Orchard Park
• West Seneca
• Lackawanna
• Cheektowaga
• Southtowns region

The most common base material for driveways is:

Crusher Run

Crusher run compacts tightly and creates a durable surface for vehicles.

Typical paver base layers:

1. Crusher Run or compacted base
2. Leveling sand

This provides a stable and long-lasting foundation.