Before you order
Frequently asked questions.
Helpful answers about our materials, pickup, delivery and your order.
Where is Empathy Outdoors located?
Our outdoor-supply yard is at 2428 S Pine St, Spartanburg, SC 29302. Shop online for local pickup or check delivery to your address. For help before visiting, call 864-777-4020.
What are your pickup hours?
Pickup hours are Monday–Friday, 12–6 PM, and Saturday–Sunday, 9 AM–2 PM, Eastern time. Choose an available pickup date and time at checkout, at least two days ahead. Contact us before visiting if you need help with a different time.
What outdoor materials do you sell?
Our catalog includes seasoned oak firewood bundles, long-needle pine straw bales, black and brown hardwood mulch, and screened organic topsoil. Each product page shows its size, price, uses and current availability. Items marked Not available cannot be ordered online; contact us for availability.
Do I need an account to place an order?
No. Add available materials to your cart, enter your contact information, choose pickup or delivery, and review your order request. Guest checkout is available. An optional account lets you see orders placed while signed in. Keep the order number and private access code shown after submitting a guest order.
Can I pick up my order for free?
Yes. Pickup at 2428 S Pine St, Spartanburg, SC 29302 has no pickup fee. Choose Pickup and your preferred date and time at checkout. Materials and applicable tax still apply. Your order request and pickup arrangements are confirmed before materials are prepared.
Where do you deliver, and how much does delivery cost?
Delivery is calculated from our Spartanburg yard using driving distance. The current estimate is $39.99 for the first 10 driving miles, plus $1.00 per additional mile, with an online range of up to 60 driving miles. Enter your complete address for a route-based quote. The map circle is a distance guide; it does not guarantee coverage. Delivery details and pricing are confirmed before fulfillment.
How far ahead should I order, and can I choose a delivery window?
Online pickup and delivery dates can be requested from two to sixty days ahead. Delivery windows are 12–3 PM or 3–6 PM on weekdays, and 9 AM–12 PM or 12–2 PM on weekends. All times are Eastern. Select a preferred date and window; we confirm availability and timing before fulfillment. Contact us if you need help with a sooner order.
How much mulch, pine straw or topsoil do I need?
Use the material calculator with your bed dimensions and desired depth. At a depth of 3 inches, a 2 cu ft mulch bag covers about 8 sq ft, a 1 cu ft topsoil bag covers about 4 sq ft, and a pine straw bale covers about 35–50 sq ft. These are planning estimates; coverage varies with settling, density and the shape of your space. Product pages include material-specific guidance.
Is my order confirmed as soon as I submit it?
Submitting checkout creates an order request and does not charge you immediately. We confirm product availability, fulfillment details, delivery pricing, applicable tax and payment before preparing materials. Keep your order number and access code to check the current status. A requested pickup time or delivery window is not a confirmed appointment.
How do I pay, and can I use Apple Pay?
When online payment is available for a confirmed order, its payment button opens Stripe’s secure checkout. Apple Pay is offered on eligible devices with a supported card in Wallet. Payment options appear in that checkout. If no payment button is available for your order, contact us for the next step. Submitting an order request alone does not take payment.
How do I change or cancel an order?
Call 864-777-4020 with your order number to request a change or cancellation before materials are prepared. If an order is already paid or you have a return or refund question, contact us to review it. Cancelling an order does not automatically issue a refund.
Can someone help install the materials?
Yes—contact Empathy Landscaping about installation help. Empathy Outdoors supplies the materials; Empathy Landscaping is the separate landscaping business. Visit empathylandscaping.com to discuss your project and request installation pricing and scheduling.
How can I get help before ordering?
Call 864-777-4020 for help with materials, availability, pickup, delivery or an existing order. You can also visit the Empathy Outdoors Facebook page. For an existing order, have your order number ready and keep your private access code out of public comments.
