Here are a few local options for buying mulching materials:
Tank’s Green Stuff
- Where: 3 locations in Tucson; products also are available at local nurseries and some Ace Hardware stores around Tucson.
- Wood chips: Tank’s offers two sizes of wood chips at $20 per cubic yard for small (bagged or bulk) or large chips (bulk only).
- Mulch: $16 per yard (bulk, uncomposted).
- Compost: $34 per yard in bulk; 50 pound bags are $8 per bag.
- Main number: 290-9313.
- More info: Tank's or The Fairfax Cos.
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San Xavier Cooperative Farm
- Where: South of Tucson off I-19. For map, click here.
- Alfalfa hay: $14 per bale (price varies; check the farm's Facebook page).
- “Cow hay” (moldy alfalfa that’s suitable for gardening) was sold out when I called but is sometimes available.
- Delivery is available for a fee, depending on where you’re located.
- Website: www.sanxaviercoop.org/
- Phone: 295-3774
- Hours: 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.
OK Feed & Supply
- Where: 3701 E Fort Lowell Road
- Alfalfa hay: $19.95 per bale. (save a buck every Tuesday and Wednesday on bales of alfalfa.)
- Straw: $8.99 per bale.
- Website: www.besttucsonpetstore.com/
- Phone: 325-7704
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