About Us
About Cane Run Mulch & Stone
Cane Run Mulch & Stone was born from a passion for landscaping and a desire to provide high-quality landscape materials to our community. Our journey began in 1989 with Landscape Alternatives, a successful landscaping service company founded by our owner, Martin Thomas.
Our Roots
Martin Thomas grew up on a small grain farm in Warren County, Kentucky. After High School, he attended Western Kentucky University and earned a Bachelors Degree in Agriculture. Shortly thereafter, Martin enlisted in the US Army as an infantry trainee. After completing basic training and advanced training at Ft. Benning Georgia, Martin was deployed and served with the 3rd Infantry Division in Wurzburg, West Germany. The beautiful gardens and parks of Wurzburg inspired Martin and he chose to further his education in Landscape Architecture.
Subsequent to Martin’s honorable discharge from the Army, he enrolled at the University of Kentucky in the Spring of 1988. The Landscape Architecture Program is a 5 year professional degree and Martin was granted advanced placement because of the B.S. degree he earned at Western. During the course of study, Martin became a teaching assistant, was awarded the Certificate of Merit by the American Society of Landscape Architects and graduated with honors.
Martin is committed to community service and has served many years on the Georgetown/Scott County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He also served 16 years on the Georgetown Scott County Airport Board and was Chairman for 10 of those years.
From Services to Supplies
On April 4th 2015, Landscape Alternatives was devastated by flood waters. The flooding was extensive and not only damaged the company occupied buildings but also Martin and Susan’s home.
“2016 was a year of re-building for us as a company and personally.”
After years of success in landscape maintenance and construction, Martin recognized a growing need in our community for reliable, high-quality landscape supplies. In 2017, he decided to build a mulch and stone sales yard, which became Cane Run Mulch and Stone. The name Cane Run comes from the name of the beautiful creek which flows through the property.
At Cane Run Mulch and Stone, we carry a great selection of landscape materials, tools, supplies, outdoor décor, and garden accents to offer Georgetown, Lexington, and the surrounding areas.
What we offer
At Cane Run Mulch & Stone, we pride ourselves on offering a wide range of landscape materials to suit every project:
- Bulk and bagged mulches
- Topsoil and compost
- Limestone gravel
- River rock
- Palletized natural stone
- Delivery available for selected products
Our garden shop also features an array of landscape supplies and outdoor decor, including:
- Fountains
- Pottery
- Birdhouses
- And much more!
Our Commitment
We're dedicated to providing excellent products and excellent customer service. Our 30 plus years of experience in the landscaping industry give us unique insights into the needs of both professional landscapers and homeowners alike.
Looking Forward
As we embark on this new chapter with Cane Run Mulch & Stone, we're excited to continue serving Georgetown and the surrounding areas with the best ever landscape supplies and materials.
We believe in giving back to the community that has supported us for so long. We look forward to helping you create beautiful outdoor spaces for years to come.
landscaping expertise
"We're thrilled to bring our landscaping expertise to the residential and commercial supply side so that our clients can have the best-looking landscape in the Bluegrass. Our goal is to be your one-stop shop for all your landscape material needs." - Martin Thomas, Founder
HOURS
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8:00am-5:30 pm
8:00am-12:00pm
CLOSED
November 1st - February 28th
Appointment Only
