Raney Tree Care

Based in Moline, Illinois, Raney Tree Care supplies mulch to homeowners, landscapers and contractors across the area. Google lists the business under 3 categories — Mulch supplier, Firewood supplier, Tree service — which points to a broader inventory than a single-product yard carries.

The business holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 25 reviews. That tracks close to the Illinois average of 4.5 across the 658 suppliers we list statewide.

What Raney Tree Care supplies

Bulk mulch comes in hardwood, dyed, cedar, cypress and pine bark varieties. Bought loose by the yard it usually costs well under half the per-volume price of bagged mulch at a big-box store, which is why most repeat buyers switch to bulk.

Double-ground hardwood is the common default and knits together well on slopes. Dyed mulch holds colour longer but fades unevenly. Pine bark is lighter and floats, so it travels in heavy rain. Ask how long the pile has been sitting — fresh, hot mulch can burn tender plants.

Because Raney Tree Care carries several material lines, it is often possible to combine an order across products — soil, mulch and stone on one truck — rather than paying separate delivery charges to two or three different yards.

How much material you need

Mulch is sold by the cubic yard. A cubic yard of mulch weighs roughly 400–800 lbs, so a pickup can typically manage two to three yards.

As a rough guide: 1 yard covers about 100 sq ft at 3 in; 3 yards covers about 325 sq ft at 3 in; 10 yards covers about 1,080 sq ft at 3 in.

Have length, width and target depth ready when you phone. Yard staff convert those into cubic yards far more reliably than a generic online calculator, and they know how their own material settles.

Ordering and delivery

Ask about delivery minimums and trip charges up front — for smaller orders these often matter more to the final bill than the headline per-cubic yard price.

Check where the truck can actually dump. Tandem trucks need overhead clearance and firm ground, and most drivers will not reverse across a soft lawn or a new driveway. If access is tight, ask whether they run a smaller truck or can leave the load at the kerb.

Pricing for bulk material is rarely published in full, since it moves with stock and season. The business website may list current products, but a phone call will get you a firm delivered number faster.

Ratings and reputation

Among the suppliers we list across Illinois, this rating places Raney Tree Care in the top 58%.

Across the 5 suppliers we list in Moline, the average rating is 4.5.

Review volume matters as much as the score. A 4.6 drawn from 25 reviews is a reasonable sample for a local yard.

Best time to buy in Illinois

In Illinois, the buying window is compressed. Yards get busiest from the first thaw through early June, and again briefly in autumn. Ordering mulch in early spring often means waiting in a queue and paying peak rates, so booking delivery before the rush — or in late autumn for spring work — usually gets both a better price and a firmer delivery date. Many yards in colder states reduce hours or close outright through deep winter, so confirm seasonal availability before planning a January or February project.

Other suppliers nearby

There are 6 other suppliers we list within a short drive, the closest being QC Mulch Depot in Moline, roughly 0.1 miles away. 10 suppliers sit within a 25-mile radius of this yard.

If this yard is short on what you need, the suppliers listed below carry overlapping inventory and will often deliver into the same area.

Buying mulch in Moline

We list 5 bulk suppliers in Moline and 658 across Illinois, spread over 229 cities and towns.

Bulk material pricing is intensely local. Trucking is a large share of the delivered cost, which is why a nearby yard usually beats a cheaper one further out once the full quote lands.