Red pecan shells are brought in directly from farmers in southern New Mexico and are a great way to celebrate New Mexico agriculture in style. Pecan shells are a great alternative to gravel in xeriscape design, as pathways, and make terrific mulch for rose beds and potted plants. Using pecan shells rather than rock can reduce evaporative moisture loss and may help keep your yard a little cooler during the hottest days of summer. Municipal projects across New Mexico are replacing volcanic rock with pecan shells because of their advantages for sustainability, and you can too!
COVERAGE CALCULATOR
Soilutions products are sold in bulk quantities measured by the cubic yard (3’x3’x3’). Our handy coverage calculator will help you easily figure out how much compost, soil, or mulch you need for a successful project.
There are two easy ways to visualize a cubic yard:
How to Use Coverage Calculator:
Depth recommendations for common applications. For more details check out our guides:
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COVERAGE DEPTH RECOMMENDATIONS |
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LAWNS |
DEPTH |
RECOMMENDED PRODUCT(S) |
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TOPDRESSING EXISTING LAWN |
0.5-1" |
Enriched Topsoil |
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NEW SEED OR LAYING SOD - TOPSOIL METHOD |
4-6" |
Enriched Topsoil, Premium Garden Soil |
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NEW SEED OR LAYING SOD - TILL IN COMPOST METHOD |
2-3" |
Soilutions Compost |
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GARDENS & PLANTING AREAS |
DEPTH |
RECOMMENDED PRODUCT(S) |
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AMENDING EXISTING VEGETABLE OR FLOWER GARDEN |
2-4" |
Soilutions Compost, Enriched Topsoil, Premium Garden Soil |
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NEW RAISED BED OR GARDEN |
16"+ |
Enriched Topsoil, Premium Garden Soil |
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AMENDING TREES & SHRUBS |
3" |
Enriched Topsoil, Premium Garden Soil |
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MULCH |
DEPTH |
RECOMMENDED PRODUCT(S) |
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IN-GROUND GARDEN MULCH APPLICATION |
2-4" |
Any Soilutions Mulch |
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PLAYGROUND MULCH APPLICATION |
8" |
Playground Mulch |
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RAISED BED GARDEN MULCH APPLICATION |
2-4" |
Forest Floor Mulch |
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TREES & SHRUBS MULCH APPLICATION |
4" |
Forest Floor Mulch, Native Mulch |
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PATHWAY MULCH APPLICATION |
3" |
Pecan Shell Mulch, Wood |
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SLOPE OR EROSION CONTROL MULCH APPLICATION |
4-6" |
Native Mulch |
Soilutions dropped off a load of pecan shell mulch and deposited it exactly where directed. Fast, easy, professional.
Delivered on time and expertly placed in a v difficult exact spot
This could not have been easier! From online ordering, to the delivery, everything was on time, as ordered and beautiful. Already getting compliments from the neighbors!!
I have found your delivery staff very nice and helpful. I am dissapointed in the pecan shells, but that is not your fault. It is my fault for just not knowing enough about them. I used them in a small entry courtyard and they are sharp and don't stay in place well when walked on or when water hits them....and if you walk on the brick walkway in bare feet and there are a few shells on the walkway, it feels like walking on glass......wish I had known more about them but several people that I trust recommended them for this application. YIKES
I just can't give you a four star recommendation when I am so unhappy with them.
I love the fact that this is a NM product, which makes use of a portion of the pecan production process that could have just been dumped in the landfill. Additionally, pecan mulch is attractive and works its way into the soil. Overtime loosening up the heavy clay that is so common in our area.
I have purchased pecan mulch from local nurseries, including plants of the Southwest for years. This year I took advantage of the delivery option. I really appreciated not having to load all those bags of mulch into my car and make multiple trips to the nursery. My only complaint is my understanding was that the mulch would be delivered onto a tarp which would’ve made clean up easier.. The delivery was on time. I was not home, but they were able to leave it where I asked. I would definitely use Soilutions again.
The pecan shells look great and have kept down the weeds since I put them in a couple months ago. Definitely recommend them for a decorative mulch.
The pecan shells are a great addition to blend with my very hard-packed clay based soil. I have been able to plant some trees and shrubbery to locations that normally would not be able to support them due to the soil quality.
Picked up three different 1-cu-yd loads with no problems
