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Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Les Nessman on April 18, 2010, 05:03:58 PM

Title: Swanson's Nursery...
Post by: Les Nessman on April 18, 2010, 05:03:58 PM
I see they have the loader for sale.  Are they consolidating, upgrading, or going out of business?  Anyone know?  I hope they're staying around!!
Title: Re: Swanson's Nursery...
Post by: Grizzlybear12 on April 18, 2010, 05:19:50 PM
I look for the best price on everything.  Last year there were more businesses selling mulch than I have ever seen before in this area.  The pricing was very differnt at each location and they were all within 10-miles of Fairfax.
Title: Re: Swanson's Nursery...
Post by: Les Nessman on April 18, 2010, 05:53:47 PM
I found Swanson's very affordable!
Title: Re: Swanson's Nursery...
Post by: khort on April 19, 2010, 10:16:25 AM
Unfortunately, they are closing. My husband had spoken to Mr. Swanson at a softball practice.
Title: Re: Swanson's Nursery...
Post by: gpdvt on April 20, 2010, 04:34:35 AM
Sad to hear about Swansons, but where does one get bulk mulch in this area now?
Title: Re: Swanson's Nursery...
Post by: PotterFXFD on April 20, 2010, 05:47:29 AM
 Ed's (Brannagan) Excavating in Cambridge on North Cambridge rd. 644-2600 is his office phone.          Go up Rushford road to the tee and take a right shop is up a little ways on left
Title: Re: Swanson's Nursery...
Post by: fletchtb on April 20, 2010, 09:56:43 AM
Sweet Pea's on Route 104 near Cambridge has always had good prices on mulch. It's on the left as you are heading towards Cambridge. She has a sign on the side of the road, so you'll  know where to turn off.
Title: Re: Swanson's Nursery...
Post by: Mummy on April 20, 2010, 02:28:16 PM
Right on the Fletcher Road up from Comett Road.  He gives you a lot for what you will pay.
Title: Re: Swanson's Nursery...
Post by: fletchtb on April 20, 2010, 04:20:40 PM
Do you know the price Mummy?
Title: Re: Swanson's Nursery...
Post by: Mummy on April 20, 2010, 07:02:01 PM
No

I haven't looked into it this year.  Last year a friend told me about this place and we were both very happy.  As I recall, it was less than Swanson's Nursery last year.  That was the reason why we both went with this place off of the Fletcher Road.
Title: Re: Swanson's Nursery...
Post by: Henry on April 21, 2010, 07:09:19 AM
Hi Henry
On your thread for Swanson's Nursery... I followed Chief Potter's advice, and found Ed's Excavating. Ed delivered a truckload of compost the same evening. The cost was $25 a yard and $50 for delivery. It is organic compost. Looks pretty good. He also has mulch, but don't know the price. A very courteous, pleasant, young man.
JoAnne

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Title: Re: Swanson's Nursery...
Post by: HayesFXFD17 on April 21, 2010, 07:45:07 AM
Not to rain on the bulk mulch parade but I am a fan of bagged mulch - less mess, then recycle the bag.  J&L is running a special right now 3 bags of regular cedar mulch for $10.00.  9 bags equal a yard or 30.00 a yard.  Plus there is no delivery fee since you pick it up yourself.  May take a couple of trips depending on vehicle but could be worth it in the end.  Just food for thought...............
Title: Re: Swanson's Nursery...
Post by: Henry on April 21, 2010, 09:28:02 AM
I am wondering if the one just above Commette Road is Chris King & Alan Boissoneault - I was down there a while back and took some photos and did a post on the forum at:

http://www.vtgrandpa.com/forum/index.php?topic=5745.0 (http://www.vtgrandpa.com/forum/index.php?topic=5745.0)
Title: Re: Swanson's Nursery...
Post by: gpdvt on April 21, 2010, 02:23:51 PM
I use a lot of mulch for my business so bulk is really the only way to go, much more efficient and easier on the back! Although depending on size of job, I do use bagged..but thats the exception in my situation.