Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!
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At a standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed's length and width first, then decide if you want the lighter 2 inch depth for a subtle look or the fuller 3 inch depth for better weed and erosion control. Order by the cubic yard so you're not guessing at bags on install day.
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Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!
At a standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed's length and width first, then decide if you want the lighter 2 inch depth for a subtle look or the fuller 3 inch depth for better weed and erosion control. Order by the cubic yard so you're not guessing at bags on install day.
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Adjust the quantity to match your project. One cubic yard covers about 100 to 160 square feet at a 2 to 3 inch depth.
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Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of cautio...
Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!
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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked ...
One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my order in for the next day online and they came right at 9 AM. The employee who dropped off the mulch did a great job, putting it right on the tarp I laid out, she even made sure none of it got on the yard and double checked the truck bed to make sure it all came out. The mulch was exactly what I needed and arrived right on time.
Landscape fabric underneath is what turns rock into a decade long groundcover instead of a weed patch, so plan on that if you don't already have it down. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone from migrating into the lawn, especially along Albany's flatter yards where there's no natural grade to hold it back. If any part of the bed still has live plants, keep some mulch or compost nearby since rock alone won't feed the soil.
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In Albany's sandy loam, skip laying rock directly on bare dirt near foundations. Fine sand can work up through gaps in fabric over time, especially after heavy rain events, and you'll end up with rock sinking unevenly within a couple of years. Use a heavier woven landscape fabric rather than the thin spunbond type, and overlap seams by at least six inches. It costs a little more upfront but it's the difference between a bed that looks the same in year one and year ten.
The most common mistake we see locally is treating rock beds like mulch beds and expecting them to feed nearby plants. Rock traps falling leaves and organic debris on top rather than letting it break down into the soil, so beds near live shrubs or perennials need periodic hand clearing, especially heading into November when deciduous trees start dropping. If you want a bed that also nourishes plants, rock isn't the right material for that section.
Because this is a one time install rather than an annual refresh, it pays to slightly over order rather than under order on your first delivery. A second delivery later means paying for another trip and matching stone color and size, which isn't always possible if a supplier's inventory has shifted. Order the full cubic yard estimate up front, even the awkward corners, and you avoid patchwork sourcing down the road.
Albany's sandy loam drains fast, which is good for rock beds since water moves through instead of pooling under the stone. With our mild 8b winters and a frost window that only runs from mid November to late April, there's no freeze thaw cycle heaving rock out of place like you'd see further north. Homeowners here lean on rock for foundation borders and downspout aprons where mulch would wash out in a heavy Georgia downpour. It's also a practical choice for anyone tired of refreshing beds every year in the growing season.
Landscape rock is stone chosen for how it looks as much as what it does. River rock is smooth and rounded, decomposed granite is fine and packs firm underfoot. Both are sold by the cubic yard for beds, borders, paths, and dry creek beds.
River rock stays loose and rolls, so it suits beds, borders, and drainage runs where it can sit in place. Decomposed granite compacts into a firm surface, so it suits paths, patios, and anywhere you will walk or roll a wheelbarrow.
Spread river rock 2 to 3 inches deep over landscape fabric so it stays put and weeds stay down. Lay decomposed granite 3 to 4 inches deep, wet it, and compact it in lifts for a surface that sheds water instead of rutting.
