Frequently Asked Questions

Roots Rocks & Bark Yard is located in   

In Middleton, on the corner of Lansing and Highway 44. Click [HERE] for directions.

We carry a variety of decorative rock, crushed rock/chipped gravel, mulch, bark, soils, flagstone, pavers, lava rock, sand, boulders, fire pits, railroad ties & more.

The weight provided is for dry material:

• Topsoil per yard averages about 2,100 lbs
• Landscape Rock per yard averages about 2,100 - 2,400 lbs
• 3/4" Round/Crush per yard averages about 2,400 lbs
• 3/8" Pea Gravel per yard averages about 2,400 lbs
• Lava Rock per yard averages about 1,400 lbs
• Sand per yard averages about 2,300 lbs
• Bark/Mulch per yard averages about 600 lbs
• Compost per yard averages about 1,200 lbs
• Cobblestone per yard averages about 2,600 lbs
•  Garden Mix per yard averages about 1,800 lbs
•  Road Mix per yard averages about 2,700 lbs

Approximately 162 sq ft at 2” deep. Approximately 108 sq ft at 3” deep.

*Example -  size of a kiddie pool

We have a material calculator on our website to help with calculations. You can do it by dimensions or square footage. Click [HERE] to use the material calculator.

We recommend doubling the size of the material being used. Ex. ¾” rock would recommend being 1½” deep. It's always better to have a little extra, than not enough!

Yes, our Top Soil is screened.

No, unfortunately it’s impossible to keep weeds out of materials. Wind blows seeds around, making it difficult to keep our top soil weed free. But when you get it home, we recommend weed barrier to eliminate this headache >> We sell weed barrier aka weed fabric!! 

Costs vary based on material. Feel free to call the office anytime with questions and visit our product pages for availability:

• Bulk Products
• Sand & Gravel
• Decorative Rock
• Soil, Compost & Gardening
• Landscape Boulders
• Flagstone
• Railroad ties

Yes, we are open to the public. Click [HERE] to check our hours.

Yes, we are open to the public and anyone can come and pick up material.   Click [HERE] for our address and our hours. 

Most truck beds can fit between a half yard - full yard depending on material.

 Our garden mix is best planted with trees, plants and vegetables. 

Our garden mix is a blend of Top Soil, Compost, Soil Pep and Forest Humus/Cascade Mix

We offer a variety of garden beds & planter boxes.

Most truck beds can fit between a half yard - full yard depending on material.

We offer a variety of delivery trucks;  6-yard, 12-yard and 18-yard truck. Click [HERE] to learn more about our delivery options.

We do our best to help. The location of the area will depend on how much we can spread as we dump.

No, we just deliver material.

Yes, but there are limitations. Feel free to contact us about delivering boulders.  You can reach us (208) 585-9123 

Yes, we can deliver flagstone. Feel free to contact us about delivering flagstone.  You can reach us (208) 585-9123 

Unfortunately, we can not do split loads at this time.

During slow season we can often do same day. During our busy season, we ask for a few days advance notice. Feel free to contact us about delivery times.  You can reach us (208) 585-9123 

We usually ask for a day or two in advance notice. Large quantity orders we ask for at least a few days to a week depending on the material. 

Delivery costs will be based on location. Feel free to contact us about a price for delivery.  You can reach us (208) 585-9123 

No, we do ask where you would like it dumped. We will communicate with you about the delivery during time of purchase and confirm the day of delivery.

We deliver material to the following cities in Idaho:

Middleton, Star, Nampa, Caldwell, Boise, Emmett, Garden City, Kuna, Marsing, Parma, Wilder, Fruitland, Payette, Idaho City, Sweet, Horseshoe Bend, New Plymouth