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Our Mixed Hardwood Firewood is selected from a variety of local hardwood trees. Then, it is hand split and seasoned on our farm, giving you good, burning wood at a great price. -
This is a rough material that has been run through our wood chipper one time and may contain twigs and sticks. It is a great and economical way to cover large areas or paths. Covers 160 sq. ft. at 2–3" thick. -
This mulch is not only eco-friendly, it’s also our most economically priced mulch. Eco mulch is made from trees that are run one time through our wood chipper. It is then aged for six months and put through our wood grinder. This produces an aged wood chip texture with a milk chocolate color. Finer than our Classic mulch and a great affordable alternative to our Premium Triple Ground mulch, this Eco mulch helps retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, regulate temperature, and improve soil structure, while adding an aesthetically pleasing finish to your small gardens and large-scale landscaping project. Covers 140 sq. ft. at 2–3" thick -
Our Classic mulch, derived from natural hardwood logs, undergoes a two-step grinding process with at least two months of aging between each grind. As temperatures soar above 150 degrees, the mulch acquires a rich, natural brown color and a shredded texture. While it is a coarser option compared to our Premium Triple Ground mulch, its durability and slower deterioration rate make Classic mulch a long-lasting choice for your landscaping needs. Covers 120 sq. ft. at 2–3" thick. -
Our Premium mulch starts off as natural hardwood logs, and then we process it three times through our wood grinder. The mulch sits at least two months between each grind. During this time, the mulch ages as temperatures reach over 150 degrees. This process gives the mulch its rich chocolate brown color and ensures it is free of bugs and fungus. The fine, fibrous texture allows the mulch to spread further, smoother and look aesthetically pleasing. This premium mulch is excellent for retaining moisture and suppressing weeds. Covers 160 sq. ft. at 2–3" thick -
Organic compost is a recycled product made from green waste. It is rich in nutrients and makes a great soil amendment for vegetable gardens. Compost should be worked into the soil—it is not recommended to plant directly in compost. -
Playground mulch is made from wood chips and is screened to remove sticks, twigs and excess dust. It is soft, safe and meets ASTM standards for playground surfacing. In addition to play areas, this mulch is also ideal for walking paths and dog runs. Covers 160 sq. ft. at 2–3" thick -
Our topsoil is pulverized and screened to remove large rocks and debris from the material. This high-quality farm-extracted topsoil is dark and rich. It is great for gardening and can also be used for top-dressing, leveling out your terrain and as a medium to germinate grass seed. -
This material is named after the size of its pebbles—1/4 to 3/8 inch in diameter stone—which is about the size of peas. It comes washed and has excellent color, giving it good decorative properties which makes it ideal for stone walkways. It also has excellent drainage qualities so it can be used for drain tile and drainpipes. And it can be used as a course mix with concrete. -
This is made of crushed limestone and it includes limestone aggregate that is relatively small, down to fine, sand-like particles. It can pack into a hard surface with limited drainage capacity. It can be used for bike paths, walking paths, horse stable arenas and stalls, and as filler between flat boulders and flagstone. -
This is a granulated material which is finer than gravel, but coarser than silt and play sand (mason sand). It is commonly used as a leveling material for pavers. It can be used as a soil amendment to help with drainage, and it is also great for concrete mix. -
This material is 3/4 inch in size and tends to be smooth and spherical in shape. It is a washed material which means there are no fines (small particles) mixed in with the material. This makes it ideal for drainage applications. This material is commonly used around pools, under decks and at the bottom of basement window wells. It can also be used as decorative stone in landscape projects. -
Our color enhanced mulch is made from logs. Absolutely no construction wood or reclaimed pallets are used in this mulch. Colored mulch is not as nutritionally beneficial as our other mulches, but it has a fibrous, shredded texture and long-lasting vibrant color, making it a popular choice for enhancing flowerbeds, gardens, and areas around trees and shrubs . It is safe for pets and plants. Covers 160 sq. ft. at 2–3" thick -
This road construction-grade gravel consists of crushed gravel with a size of 3/4 inch down to fine particles. It works well as a base under brick pavers or flagstone driveways and walkways. It creates a solid sub-base that can take considerable weight. -
This gravel consists of crushed limestone with a size of 3/4 inch down to fine particles. It is light gray in color, very compactible and resists weeds. It works well as a sub-base for brick pavers or asphalt and is also ideal for gravel pathways and driveways. Not recommended for use in areas close to plants as water will run off the limestone disturb the pH level in soil. -
This white/light gray material contains jagged limestone approximately 3 inches in size. It is commonly used as a sub-base and in ditches or as rip rap. -
Our garden mix is a 50/50 mix of screened topsoil and organic compost. This product gives you the best of both worlds: rich nutrient value from the compost and good moisture retention from the topsoil. -
This material is 3/4 inch in size without fines so it has very good drainage and compactible qualities. This limestone chip can be used for many projects such as road/driveway base as well as a sub-base for paver patios. It can also be used for utility backfill and drainage applications. -
Mushroom compost consists of straw, horse manure and supplemental nutrients. The compost is used to grow one harvest of mushrooms, then screened and hauled to us. Mushroom compost helps new plants establish faster and is a very nutritious soil amendment. Compost should be worked into the soil—it is not recommended to plant directly in compost. -
This material is 3/8 inch in size with jagged edges so the stone lays flat and is somewhat compactible. Because it contains no fines, it has very good drainage qualities. Limestone chips are commonly used as a topping stone for driveways, parking areas and walking paths. It is also used as a building material aggregate and a base course for paver projects. -
Our Mixed Hardwood Firewood is selected from a variety of local hardwood trees. Then, it is hand split and seasoned on our farm, giving you good burning wood at a great price. Stacking the wood after delivery is available for an added fee. Select this service in the variations below. -
River rock is an economical decorative stone that tends to be smooth and approximately 1 ½ inches in size. It is available in a mix of muted colors including tans, reds, whites, blues and grays. This stone works great in areas where mulch would wash away, for example a steep slope that needs to be covered with material or to prevent erosion in areas that have a high flow rate of water, such as under a gutter drain. -
This mulch is made from the bark of oak trees which is ground and aged to perfection. It has a rich, reddish-brown color that resists fading and deterioration. Known for its fade resistance and durability, this mulch is commonly used in flowerbeds, gardens, and around trees or shrubs. It helps retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, regulate temperature, and enhance aesthetics. As it decomposes, the mulch also enriches the soil with nutrients, promoting healthy plant growth. Covers 160 sq. ft. at 2–3" thick -
This firewood is a mix of indigenous hardwoods that have been split and put in a kiln at 275 degrees for a minimum of 48 hours. Kiln drying gets the wood dryer than is possible with seasoned wood. which results in wood that it easier to start, will burn hotter, and with less smoke. tacking the wood after delivery is available for an added fee. Select this service in the variations below. (We will only stack 30 yards from where truck can access, we will not enter home or go up any stairs. Inside garage is acceptable) -
This firewood is all oak that has been split and put in a kiln at 275 degrees for a minimum of 48 hours. Kiln drying gets the wood dryer than is possible with seasoned wood. which results in wood that it easier to start, will burn hotter, and with less smoke. tacking the wood after delivery is available for an added fee. Select this service in the variations below. (We will only stack 30 yards from where truck can access, we will not enter home or go up any stairs. Inside garage is acceptable) -
These glacier run granite boulders range from 4 to 8 inches in size in a variety of colors, including reds, blues, oranges, tans and grays. Cobbles can be used to outcrop/border garden beds or to protect your lawn from tire damage such as around mailbox posts. This stone can also be used to prevent erosion in areas that have a high flow rate of water.
DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPING INC.
15N365 Old Sutton Rd.
Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: 847.426.1150
Fax: 847.426.1171
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