The Rock Shop

Update: we ordered a much more reasonable amount of mulch this year. In fact, it was half of last year’s order and it was just the right amount. We didn’t have any leftovers for our neighbors this year, though. Sorry neighbors!
Also, we recently stopped by to pick up some loose stones for a stepping stone path to our patio. It was fun to pick them out, put them on the cart, and weigh them to see what you’ll pay. It kind of felt like a game show. I recommend that you bring some gloves for picking up the stones to get a good grip and avoid ripping your hands up if you have soft, delicate city hands like me.
It was very easy and we paid 24 cents per pound. We were able to get 20 stones for $ 70. That actually came in a little under our planned budget, so we were pleased. We probably should have picked a few more that were a little bigger because some of the steps are a little small, but we are still happy with our path. Worst case is we will stop by again to pick up a replacement or two.

Visited to get an estimate on gravel to spread over decades-​old, embedded gravel already in our driveway. The gal pointed us to the sample rock bin so we could figure out what kind we wanted to order, and also told us there’s a quantity calculator on the website (nifty) so we could plug our measurements in there, and help figure the quantity we’d need that results in the recommended 3-​inch depth. We placed the order, and it was scheduled to arrive the following afternoon ($ 40 deliver-​and-​drop fee, which seemed reasonable; but you can pay them to spread it for you too, if you prefer). We weren’t home, but left a note on the door asking them to drop it at the foot of the driveway. When I got home later that day, the mound was there, as expected! They also carry pavers, and even chick coops. Definitely drop in if you live in Durham and don’t want to go to a big-​box retailer.

Ordered 10 yards of mulch. Delivery set for Saturday at 2PM. They never show up. No call, no email, no notification of any kind. They’re closed at 3PM on Saturday until the following Monday. So I sat around for four hours waiting.
Don’t mind them running out of mulch (the explanation I got on Monday morning). I DO mind wasting my Saturday because of poor customer service.