Frequently Asked Questions About Premium Quality Markman Peat Landscaping Products
Markman Peat are your experts in landscaping products. If you’re enlisting a landscaper near you and seeking products for your landscaping needs, Markman Peat is happy to help you with a wide selection of soil, mulch, decorative rock, and more. If you have any questions, we are pleased to provide you with this convenient Q&A which may provide you with the answers you need.
Do you sell in bulk?
No. Unfortunately, at this time, we do not offer our items with a bulk sale option.
Do you sell to the public?
We are a wholesale manufacturer and do not sell to the general public. Please contact us to find a retail outlet near you.
What is in your topsoil?
Our topsoil is composed primarily of reedsedge peat which is dredged from a bog. There are no chemicals of any kind added to our topsoil.
Is your Top Soil good for worms?
Yes. Worms love our topsoil! We have several worm farmers who buy our topsoil for solely that reason.
What is in your Potting Soil?
Markman Peat potting soil is a quality, premium blend of Reedsedge peat, bark fines and perlite.
What is in your composted manure?
Our composted manure is a robust mix of reedsedge peat, composted matter and cow manure sourced from local farms.
What is your mulch made of?
Our colored and hardwood mulch is sourced from various hardwood trees. It goes through a grinding and screening process and is then colored and bagged.
Is the colorant used on the mulch safe?
Yes, it is safe. It is water soluble and safe for the environment. It will not harm pets.
What is the difference between All American and New Plant Life?
Our soils have two different labels and are shipped to the corresponding customer. There is no difference in the product that is in the bag. Just the label.
Is your play sand safe?
Yes. It is used primarily for sand boxes but can also be used for filling holes and leveling paver patios.
Where does your decorative stone come from?
We source all of our decorative stone from various rock quarries. All of our stone is mined and shipped directly to us and then bagged. There are no colorants of any kind and our rocks are not washed. The colors of each rock can vary slighly from year year due to where the companies are mining in the quarry.