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October 2025 by Jo Arbor
I have ordered delivery mulch and for soil from Boring Bark. The quality is very good - the compost was warm and steaming, which means there are lots of beneficial microbes. It is expected to find bits of debris in composted soil, but we got 12 yards of the 7-way bled and only found one or two very small scraps of plastic. The soil overall was consistent, loamy, and my seeds sprouted pretty easily. There were a few golf-ball sized clumps of bark dust, but they were easily broken up with a shovel and mixed in. We'll see how next year's growing season goes to really put it to the test!
Each time I call, I've connected with Kat (not sure the spelling) and she's very helpful and efficient, while still warm and friendly. Both times, I've been able to get either next-day delivery or 2 day. I've heard they can even do same-day sometimes. The truck driver who delivered the soil was very professional and quick. He had advice on where to put the soil so we could scoop it easily & cleared everything with us beforehand. For example, giving us a warning that there's aways a small chance that a very heavy truck with that much soil could crack our new concrete.
It really could not have been easier. Would recommend!
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May 2025 by Abby Dawson
This is such a convenience spot to pick up all sorts of goodies for the yard! they have great mixes of all sorts of soil and compost, and I’ve gone back several times to pick up the cedar chips. Awesome location.
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May 2025 by Jason Stewart
Super convenient spot and the dude who works there is just easiest and coolest guy to work with ever. Absolutely recommend to come here.
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August 2024 by Erica Indira Swanson
George is a total gem. Best customer service. Thank you for all of your help. I love Boring Bark.
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July 2024 by Megan Dawes
Incredibly helpful, fair prices, amazing location. Very grateful we found them!
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May 2024 by Raeben Nolan
So great to have this resource so close in town during the growing season. I got a couple yards of soil last year for raised beds and pots - everything grew really great!
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February 2024 by Sarah C.
Boring Bark is open seven days a week: from 8 to 5 Monday through Saturday, and 9 to 3 on Sunday. They've got everything you need for bark, wood chips, soil, compost, mulch, rock, sand, pavers, and they also have plants and seasonal decor. I am not sure how prices compare with elsewhere but their price list is on their website. A nice amenity is that they have free trailer use with a purchase of bark soil or rock pending availability. Of course they also deliver. It's nice to support a family owned business of this type. They've been open at this location since the 1970s. Besides that, it is incredibly charming that this location has a coffee shop! It used to be operated as Cat's Moon and now it appears to be Boring Bean. Either way, the interior smells absolutely delicious with coffee and pastries. And it's lovely to enjoy your coffee amongst the nursery trees and flowers.
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November 2023 by Adam K.
Always helpful, always friendly, and fair price. The coffee at Cat's Moon is the best!
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September 2023 by Jon-Paul Bowles
Updated review: The owner responded the day after I posted my initial review and resolved the issue immediately. I value customer service and am happy to upgrade to a 5 star review.* * *Ordered a few yards of mulch and compost for a yard project. The mulch they recommended and dropped is full of glass shards. When I called to ask about it they said it was a known.That may be fine for a field. But when I called to ask for advise on what to order for an urban yard where kids play I didn’t think to ask a follow up question about glass shards. Thousands of glass shards. Go somewhere else.
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August 2023 by Ian Harris
They have a small trailer they loan out for free!!! Perfect for city people!
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July 2023 by Tim B.
Boring Bark is a wonderful business. Helpful and knowledgeable staff, great selection of materials and an all-around great vibe.
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June 2023 by Tenacity Remington
Got some bark and mulch for a first gardening project, George was helpful and patient! Thank you!
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March 2023 by Wes
Boring bark?? More like exciting rocks!!!
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March 2023 by daniel enberg
I love this place! They’re open to the public and very helpful with purchases of any size.
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March 2023 by Rebecca Enberg
Such a great spot, close into central Portland. The guy who runs it is super nice and helpful, and they’ve got everything I need. Highly recommended!
