5 Best Shops to Buy Mulch in Houston (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Houston's clay-heavy soil makes good mulch and topsoil less of a nice-to-have and more of a requirement if you want anything to survive the summer. These shops to buy mulch in Houston have logged over 1,300 Google reviews between them, with ratings running from 4.2 to 4.9, and the spread comes down to how consistent the material quality is from delivery to delivery.

Short answer: The highest-rated shop to buy mulch in Houston is Texas Garden Materials (4.9 stars across 715 reviews), followed by New Roots (4.7, 109 reviews) and The Ground Up (4.4, 155 reviews, a manufacturer selling direct). Bulk mulch delivery in Houston typically runs by the cubic yard, with pricing varying by mulch type and delivery distance.

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1. Texas Garden Materials
2. Cowboy Trucking Inc
3. The Ground Up
4. New Roots
5. EDS Landscape Supply
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How Houston's Mulch Suppliers Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Texas Garden Materials	4.9 ★	715	Overall / bulk delivery	View ›
2	Cowboy Trucking Inc	4.2 ★	226	Sod & grass alongside mulch	View ›
3	The Ground Up	4.4 ★	155	Manufacturer-direct / sustainable mulch	View ›
4	New Roots	4.7 ★	109	Nursery + mulch in one stop	View ›
5	EDS Landscape Supply	4.4 ★	141	Multi-location convenience	View ›

5 Best Shops to Buy Mulch in Houston (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Texas Garden Materials

4.9715 Google reviews

Texas Garden Materials is a Houston landscape supply company selling mulch, soil, sand, stone, pavers and gravel by the cubic yard and pallet, with both pickup and delivery available across Houston, Katy, Sugar Land and surrounding communities since 2014. It also offers landscape installation services beyond just material sales, including sod, mulch and flagstone installation.

What people praise

Consistent quality on double-shredded mulch, praised as the best reviewers have used
Delivery staff place material exactly where requested, even around obstacles like gates
Handles both bulk material sales and full landscape installation
Easy online ordering with clear delivery pricing

Worth knowing

As a popular supplier, weekend delivery windows can book up during peak spring season

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume715 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: The highest-rated and most-reviewed mulch supplier in Houston, with reviewers consistently praising both material quality and careful, precise delivery.

Website +1832-409-1931 Directions

13051 Old Richmond Rd, Houston, TX 77099

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Cowboy Trucking Inc

4.2226 Google reviews

Cowboy Trucking, trading as Cowboy Topsoil, is a longtime Houston landscape materials supplier operating since the 1980s, carrying grass, topsoil, mulch, gravel, sand, stone and pavers with fast local delivery for both small home projects and larger commercial jobs. It's a common source for landscapers sourcing grass alongside their mulch and topsoil needs.

What people praise

Decades of Houston operating history with a broad materials selection
Reviewers cite the quality of sod and grass specifically as a strong point
Handles both bulk and small quantity orders

Worth knowing

Multiple recent reviewers report inconsistent customer service and no on-site scale for weighing bulk material orders
Reviews are more mixed than other shops on this page, with several complaints about material quality on specific visits

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume226 · 92nd

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown71% 5-star

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Our take: A long-established name with a wide selection, but the mixed recent reviews mean it's worth inspecting material closely before you commit to a large order.

Website +1713-932-9825 Directions

1686 Brittmoore Rd, Houston, TX 77043

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Ground Up

4.4155 Google reviews

The Ground Up is a Houston-based landscape materials manufacturer that transforms local green vegetative waste into professional-grade mulch, soil and compost, operating a wholesale nursery and packaging facility serving contractors, garden centers and homeowners directly. It positions itself around sustainability, keeping material out of landfills through its manufacturing process.

What people praise

Manufactures its own mulch and compost rather than reselling from a third party
Responsive account coordination for last-minute delivery changes, per reviewer feedback
Serves both large landscaping contractors and individual homeowners

Worth knowing

At least one reviewer reported a compost batch with more wood chips than advertised, worth inspecting material on delivery

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume155 · 86th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown72% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick for sustainably sourced mulch and compost direct from the manufacturer, though check the delivered material against what was ordered.

Website +1281-970-0003 Directions

9945 Windfern Rd, Houston, TX 77064

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

New Roots

4.7109 Google reviews

New Roots is a Houston landscaper, garden center and plant nursery on North Main Street that also carries mulch and soil supplies alongside its plant selection and landscape design services. Since 2011 it has combined organic, earth-friendly landscaping practices with a retail nursery stocked with native plants and gardening supplies.

What people praise

Combines mulch and soil supplies with a full plant nursery in one visit
Staff give hands-on advice on soil, fertilizing and plant selection alongside mulch needs
Ample parking and an easy-to-navigate retail layout

Worth knowing

Smaller mulch selection than a dedicated bulk materials yard, better suited to homeowner-scale purchases

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume109 · 69th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick if you want mulch and topsoil advice alongside plant selection in the same visit, particularly for smaller residential garden projects.

Website +1713-485-4791 Directions

5117 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

EDS Landscape Supply

4.4141 Google reviews

EDS Landscape Supply is a landscape and garden material yard with multiple Houston-area locations, offering wholesale and retail mulch, soil, gravel and natural stone hardscape products alongside curbside delivery and a materials calculator to help estimate quantities needed. It has served the Houston market for over 20 years across several storefronts.

What people praise

Multiple locations across the Houston metro for convenient pickup
Materials calculator tool helps estimate the right quantity before ordering
Long operating history with a wide range of hardscape and landscape products

Worth knowing

Several reviewers describe inconsistent communication and slow response on order or delivery disputes
One reviewer reported a sizing dispute over sand and soil delivery quantities

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume141 · 81st

Confidencemoderate

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown81% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A convenient multi-location option for pickup, though confirm delivered quantities carefully given the reviewer disputes over order sizing.

Website +1832-770-9480 Directions

1550 Dixie Farm Rd, Houston, TX 77089

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Houston mulch and landscape material suppliers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from over 700 reviews carries more weight than a 4.4 from a smaller base. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does mulch cost in Houston? (2026)

Mulch pricing in Houston is generally quoted by the cubic yard and depends on the type of mulch and delivery distance, and none of the suppliers on this page publish a fixed rate card that applies to every order.

Serving all of Houston

These landscape material suppliers cover Houston and the surrounding metro, including Katy, Sugar Land, Richmond, Cypress and Fulshear. Searching for shops to buy mulch near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can arrange delivery or pickup.

What to ask before you buy mulch

How is the mulch quantity measured, and is there a scale to confirm the delivered amount?
Is the mulch dyed, natural, or made from recycled material?
What is the delivery fee, and does it depend on distance or order size?
How much mulch do I need for my specific project area?
Do you offer bulk discounts for larger orders?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these shops to buy mulch?

We started from every landscape material supplier in Houston with a public Google presence selling mulch, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these suppliers manufactures its own mulch rather than reselling?

The Ground Up manufactures its mulch and compost from local green waste rather than reselling from a third-party source, which it positions as a sustainability advantage.

Can I get mulch delivered directly to my home in Houston?

Yes, every supplier on this page offers delivery in addition to pickup, though delivery fees and minimum order sizes vary, so confirm before you order.

The bottom line

Texas Garden Materials is the safe default given its top rating and consistent reviews on both material quality and delivery precision, while New Roots is a strong pick if you want nursery advice alongside your mulch purchase. Confirm delivered quantities against your order no matter which supplier you choose.

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