What Ohio Mulch does

Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. is a privately held regional retailer and wholesaler of landscaping materials, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The company sells mulch, soil, stone, gravel, grass seed, and complementary landscape supplies to residential homeowners and commercial landscaping contractors through 17 retail locations concentrated in the Columbus, Cincinnati, and Northern Kentucky markets. Product lines include proprietary color-enhanced mulch brands (Absolute Black, Absolute Brown, Absolute Red, Black Diamond), the Green Envy organic soils sub-brand, topsoil and compost products, decorative stone and hardscape categories, and Pennington-branded grass seeds. Certification by the National Mulch and Soil Council has been maintained continuously since founding, and the company is a Sedex member for ethical trade compliance.

The company's technology stack centers on a Shopify-hosted e-commerce platform integrated with a store locator application and a proprietary mulch-and-soil calculator that estimates material requirements by area and depth. Order fulfillment is supported through in-store pickup, home delivery (for both bagged and bulk products), and a wholesale program for commercial buyers. A fundraising channel enables community organizations — scouts, sports teams, and schools — to sell mulch bags or gift cards ($25/$50/$100 denominations) and retain a 20% commission, serving as both a community engagement vehicle and a low-cost customer acquisition mechanism. Marketing relies on social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), VIP email programs, and rotating promotional sales events ($2.99 bags, 5-for-$10, 25% off bulk flash sales).

The revenue model is transactionally driven across four streams: retail product sales (one-time purchase, bagged and bulk), wholesale/bulk commercial sales, delivery service fees, and an affiliate-style fundraising program. Online pricing frequently diverges from in-store pricing and includes aggressive promotional cadence to drive volume. No revenue, funding, or headcount figures are disclosed in the available data. Ownership appears private and family-/founder-held with no institutional investment, parent company, or subsidiary structure reported.

Name

Ohio Mulch

Legal name

Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc.

Website

https://ohiomulch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. is a privately held regional retailer founded in 1972, selling mulch, soil, stone, and landscaping supplies through 17 retail locations in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Northern Kentucky, plus Shopify e-commerce, delivery, wholesale, and community fundraising channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscaping Materials Retail

NAICS

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (44424)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Soils, Mulch, Fertilizers & Lawn Care Chemicals Retail (CRAIAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mulches & Biodegradable Films (Straw, Paper, Bio-based) (AFABAKAI), Compost Product Distribution, Retail & Landscape Supply (Bulk/Bagged) (BPALAEAI), Yard Waste & Green Waste Hauling (Leaves, Grass, Brush) (HSAIAOAA)

Keywords

• Landscaping materials
• Mulch products
• Bulk soil supply
• Decorative stone
• Garden supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Direct sales of mulch, soil, stone, and related landscaping products to consumers through 17 retail locations and e-commerce website. Products sold in both bagged and bulk formats with various size options.
2. Wholesale/Bulk Sales: Commercial bulk sales to landscaping contractors, municipalities, and large-scale buyers through dedicated wholesale program and account services.
3. Fundraising Program: Fundraising program where organizations sell mulch bags or gift cards, earning 20% commission on gift card sales.
4. Delivery Services: Home delivery service for both bagged and bulk landscaping products, generating additional revenue from delivery fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ohio Mulch is a regional retailer and wholesaler of landscaping materials that sells bagged and bulk mulch, soil, decorative stone, grass seed, and related landscape supplies through 17 retail locations and a Shopify-powered e-commerce site, with home delivery available across its Columbus, Cincinnati, and Northern Kentucky service area. The company complements product sales with services including delivery, wholesale accounts for commercial buyers, a fundraising program for community organizations, and yard waste dropoff.

Product overview

Ohio Mulch is a retail landscaping materials company offering a diverse portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and related outdoor products through 17 retail locations in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Northern Kentucky. The product lineup centers on multiple mulch product lines including Absolute Black (Fines and Shredded variants), Absolute Brown, Absolute Red, Black Diamond, Premium Shredded Hardwood, Pine Bark Nuggets, Cypress Blends, and Playmat. The company also sells soil products including Top Soil, Green Envy branded soils (Garden Soil, Potting Soil, Leaf/Mushroom Compost), and specialty products like Com-Til and Grass Master Perfect Patch. Stone offerings include river rock, limestone, gravel, and sand. Additional landscape supplies include grass seeds (Pennington brand), straw, weed fabric, and hard goods. Ohio Mulch provides complementary services including delivery, wholesale accounts, and a fundraising program. The company operates an e-commerce platform alongside physical retail locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Envy: All-natural compost and soil product line including top soil, garden soil, leaf compost, mushroom compost, potting soil, and grass seed products.

Products and services

• Mulch Products (Absolute Black Fines, Absolute Black Shredded, Black Prestige, Absolute Brown, Absolute Red, Black Diamond, Premium Shredded Hardwood, Pine Bark, Playmat, Cypress Blend, Pine Bark Nuggets, Premium Mini Pine Fines) Color-enhanced and natural hardwood and pine mulches in bagged (0.75–2 CF) and bulk (1 cubic yard) formats across multiple colors (black, brown, red), textures (fines, shredded, nuggets), and specialty uses (playground-safe Playmat, slope-stabilizing shredded, naturally dark Black Diamond without dye). Designed for residential and commercial landscaping, including flower beds, walkways, tree rings, slopes, and playground areas.
• Soil and Compost Products (Top Soil Grower's Blend, Pro's Choice Top Soil, Com-Til, Leaf Compost, Premium Mini Pine Fines) Bulk and bagged soil amendments including screened topsoil for grass and planting, biosolids-based Com-Til compost for clay-soil conditioning, leaf compost as a soil amendment, and pine fines used as soil additive. Targeted at homeowners and contractors establishing or amending lawns, beds, and gardens.
• Green Envy Soils (sub-brand) All-natural compost and soil product line under the Green Envy sub-brand: Top Soil, Garden Soil, Leaf Compost, Mushroom Compost, Potting Soil, Potting Mix, Grass Master Perfect Patch, and Coir Substrate Block. Marketed for organic plant feeding and indoor/outdoor use.
• Stone and Gravel Products (Small River Rock, #57 Limestone, #8 Gravel, #9 Gravel, #411 Limestone, Concrete Sand, Fill Dirt, Flagstone, Steppers, Decorative Pebbles, Cobbles, Wall Stone, Boulders, Pavers) Decorative and functional stone products in bagged and bulk formats — river rock for landscape accent, limestone and gravel for drainage and base, sand for concrete and paver work, and larger hardscape items (flagstone, cobbles, boulders, wall stone, pavers). Served to both DIY homeowners and contractor bulk buyers.
• Pennington Grass Seeds (Sun & Shade Mix, Kentucky Bluegrass, Tall Fescue, Midwest Mixture, Ohio State Mix) Resold premium grass seed products featuring Smart Seed technology with drought tolerance and Myco Advantage. Targeted at homeowners establishing or repairing Ohio-region lawns.
• Landscape Supplies (Straw Bales, Pine Straw, Weed Fabric Roll, Fabric Pins, Cypress Timbers, Heavy Duty Tarps, Fire Pits, Fire Glass, Outdoor Furniture) Miscellaneous landscape and outdoor supplies complementing mulch and soil installations: straw for erosion control and seeding, weed fabric and pins, edging timbers, tarps, and outdoor living items (fire pits, fire glass, furniture).
• Home Delivery Service Delivery service for bagged and bulk landscaping products to residential addresses across the Ohio Mulch service area. Customers check availability by postal code; VIP program members receive 10% off their first delivery order.
• Wholesale Program Dedicated wholesale pricing and account service for commercial landscaping contractors, municipalities, and other large-scale buyers requiring bulk quantities of mulch, soil, and stone products. Backed by a dedicated wholesale sales team.
• Fundraising Program Fundraising program in which community organizations (Scouts, sports teams, schools) sell mulch bags or Ohio Mulch gift cards ($25/$50/$100 denominations, no expiration) and earn 20% commission on gift-card sales. Gift cards are redeemable at any Ohio Mulch location or online.
• Yard Waste Dropoff Service Yard waste dropoff service at designated Ohio Mulch locations, enabling customers to dispose of yard waste materials for processing.
• Mulch & Soil Calculator Online calculator tool that estimates how much mulch or soil a customer needs based on area dimensions and desired depth. Designed to reduce buyer uncertainty and size the correct order.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top-selling Absolute Black Fines product with strong customer loyalty
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SedexminorOthersOhio Mulch Supply, Inc. is a member of Sedex and conducts compliance with ethical trade initiatives and social compliance audits as part of their membership.
• National Mulch and Soil CouncilcoreOthersOhio Mulch is a certified bulk mulch supplier by the National Mulch and Soil Council (Est. 1972), providing quality assurance and industry certification for their products.
• Shopify Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline store is hosted on Shopify Inc., which provides the e-commerce platform enabling online sales, payment processing, and store management functionality.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Home Depot: Largest U.S. home improvement retailer and a direct competitor in bagged mulch, bulk soil, and stone sales. Operates with significantly larger scale, broader assortment, and stronger pricing leverage.
• Lowe's: National home improvement retailer offering mulch, soil, and landscaping supplies among a much broader product portfolio. Represents a major competitive force in the same retail consumer segment Ohio Mulch serves.
• Costco: Bulk retailer offering seasonal mulch, soil, and gardening supplies at competitive prices. Represents indirect competition through value-oriented bulk purchasing that competes for the same homeowner DIY customer.

Regional players

• Nature's Mulch and Soils: Regional landscape materials supplier serving the Midwest with bagged and bulk mulch, topsoil, and compost. Comparable in product portfolio and customer base of homeowners and contractors.
• Kurtz Bros: Ohio-based producer and supplier of mulch, topsoil, and compost products with retail yard locations in central and northern Ohio. Highly comparable regional competitor operating in overlapping Columbus markets.
• Whittlesey Landscape Supplies: Texas-based regional supplier of mulch, soil, and landscape materials with retail yard operations. Comparable in product mix and yard-based distribution model, though serving a different geography.
• Stone Plus: Regional hardscape and landscape materials retailer with multiple locations in the Midwest. Comparable in product mix (stone, mulch, soil) and customer segment of homeowners and landscape professionals.

Direct peers

• SiteOne Landscape Supply: The largest wholesale distributor of landscape supplies in the U.S., serving professional contractors with mulch, soil, stone, and related products. Directly comparable business model with bulk product focus, multiple locations, and contractor/retail customer mix.
• Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply: Wholesale distributor of irrigation, landscape, and hardscape products with over 200 locations nationwide. Comparable in product breadth (mulch, soil, stone) and contractor-focused go-to-market, though significantly larger in scale.

Emerging players

• Mulch and Stone: Direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer specializing in bagged mulch and landscape products with home delivery. Comparable in product focus and online ordering model, though without physical retail footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ohiomulch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohiomulch
• Instagraminstagram.com/ohiomulch
• Xx.com/ohiomulch

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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