G M Mettens Inc

G M Mettens Inc is a bulk mulch supplier serving Covington, Kentucky and the surrounding region. Google lists the business under 3 categories — Landscaper, Construction company, Mulch supplier — which points to a broader inventory than a single-product yard carries.

The business holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 38 reviews. That sits above the Kentucky average of 4.5 measured across 168 listed suppliers.

What G M Mettens Inc 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 G M Mettens Inc 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.

Measure your area and decide on depth before calling. Most yards will run the volume calculation for you and will flag when stepping up to a larger load actually lowers the price per unit.

Ordering and delivery

Confirm the delivery radius and fee early in the call. Two yards quoting similar material prices can land very differently once haulage is added.

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.

Ratings and reputation

Among the suppliers we list across Kentucky, this rating places G M Mettens Inc in the top 23%.

Across the 3 suppliers we list in Covington, the average rating is 4.7.

Review volume matters as much as the score. A 4.9 drawn from 38 reviews is a reasonable sample for a local yard.

Best time to buy in Kentucky

Demand for mulch peaks from spring through early summer across Kentucky, when yards run their longest queues and hold firmest on price. Late summer and autumn typically bring shorter waits and more negotiating room, particularly on larger loads. If your project timing is flexible, buying outside the spring rush is the single easiest way to reduce the delivered cost.

Other suppliers nearby

There are 6 other suppliers we list within a short drive, the closest being Bluegrass Topsoil in Independence, roughly 3.2 miles away. 14 suppliers sit within a 25-mile radius of this yard.

Because haulage is such a large share of delivered cost, the nearest yard carrying your material frequently wins on total price even at a higher per-unit rate.

Buying mulch in Covington

We list 3 bulk suppliers in Covington and 168 across Kentucky, spread over 76 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.