Bark Blowers

Ever tried to spread 7 – 8 Cubic yards of bark with a shovel and wheelbarrow? If you’re over a certain age, you won’t do it more than once, especially to the backyard.
We just had 7+CY spread in less than 2 hours, clear to the back yard, including cleanup. Probably would have taken more than a day to do it by hand. They can reach about 200 ft with their 6″ diameter hose. Medium Bark Mulch, Size: ¼″ — ½″, is the most popular size, easy to apply and has a natural appearance. Some refer to it as Soil Aid or Soil Conditioner. Cost is by volume delivered, but for the minimum 7CY it was $ 55/​CY. Larger quantities cost less per CY. See their website for current prices and FAQ. A good value to me.
Service was on time on the day of delivery. They blew in the bark without damaging any shrubs or plants and then raked it out smooth and blew the area clean: patio, walkways, etc.
We thought the service was A-​1, a 10, or however you would like to rate it. They say they have been doing this since 1995. There aren’t many of these companies in the area and we found their prices in line to a bit cheaper than others. But if you decide to use them, plan to book early as they load up pretty fast in the summer. Took us over a month to get a delivery date and time.
We’ll use them again when this bark weathers down in a few years.