Mel's Place Landscape | Your Home Gardening and Landscaping Connection

Frequently Asked Questions


How much do I need?
How much you will need depends on the kind of materials you use and how deep you want the coverage to be. To figure out how much material you will need for your project, please check out our coverage conversion table.

How much will my pickup truck hold?
How much your truck will hold depends on the weight of the materials you are purchasing. Bark weighs much less than dirt or gravel for instance. Generally speaking, a 1/2 ton pickup will handle less than a yard of the heavy stuff and up to several yards of less dense material. Regardless, of how lightweight the load, a standard 8-foot truck bed can hold a few yards at best and you'll want to bring a tarp. Bottom line is that your own truck can be a great asset for small projects. Usually, it becomes more time efficient and cost effective to have us deliver anything beyond a couple of yards.

Will you load my truck?
Of course! We will help you get your materials loaded into your truck and make sure you are ready for the road!

Do you deliver?
We deliver throughout most of the Seattle and Everett Area. For complete delivery information click here.

Do you take yard waste?
We pride ourselves in being a green business and one of the ways we do that is by accepting yard waste. Please, no dirt or old lumber or other such oddities though!





How big are rockery rocks?

Rock Size Rock Weight Avg. Dimension
1-man 50-200 lbs. 12”-18”
2-man 200-700 lbs. 18”-28”
3-man 700-2,000 lbs. 28”-36”
4-man 2,000-4,000 lbs. 36”-48”
5-man 4,000-6,000 lbs. 48”-54”
6-man 6,000-8,000 lbs. 54”-72”