(map) We have gotten a lot of questions about this place, so we’re re-running the story. Garden-Ville sells all kinds of organic soils, compost and mulch, but the most striking is this Glass Rock. Folks find all kinds of creative ways to use this sparkly stuff at home, such as pathways, a zen garden, or even lining the bottom of koi ponds. Garden-Ville takes the entire city of Austin’s recycled glass, then tumbles it smooth so it’s safe to handle.
This stuff inspired the Annie Lennox song, “Walking on Broken Glass.” Kidding.
You can get a cubic yard (about the size of a pickup bed) of it for $24.99, or a 40-lb bag for just $3.99. Don’t want to get your hands dirty? They also deliver.
7 Responses to Glass Mulch at Garden-Ville
Jeremy
March 22nd, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Or you could cut out the middle man and take as much as you want for free from the City of Austin: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/landfilldiversion.htm
Kami
June 4th, 2012 at 8:22 am
City of Austin no longer offers free glass mulch.
Ed. Reply: Thanks! Good to know. But Eco Depot is not affiliated with the City of Austin; they are part of Texas Disposal Systems. They still sell glass mulch from the facility in Bee Cave.
Megan
June 19th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
That stuff is worth a trip to Austin! I already have visions of using it as gravel between the pavers on my patio.
Ed. Reply: Good idea! Just note the place is in Bee Cave, not A-town.
Stephanie
September 24th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Glass rock is available at all seven Garden-Ville locations, and can be delivered in the Central Texas area. Product information can be found at our website, http://www.Garden-Ville.com. You can also keep up with us and get some new ideas at our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GardenVilleOrganicGardening
Laura B.
October 7th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
I’m thinking of using this glass rock to line my driveway. Is it safe to drive on without the tires getting punctured?
Ed. Reply: Yes! You can hold it in your hands, walk on it, drive on it. It’s been tumbled to be smooth.
David
November 3rd, 2012 at 5:14 pm
Sure wish I had called before I left my house to see if this place was open. I drove 20-25 miles to get to the Georgetown location only to find the gate locked shut. If you aren’t going to stay open until your posted hours, please leave a message on your answering machine saying so.
I spent about $7-8 on gas for nothing. So, thanks alot.
I will not be returning to give you my business in the future.
Ed. Reply: Sorry to hear that! It’s not our business; we just reviewed it. The Bee Cave location has been pretty reliable.
Stephanie
December 20th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
David – I’m so sorry to hear the store was not open. Would you please email me with information about when that happened so I may speak with the store and ensure they are open according to the listed hours?