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Alpharetta Landscape Rock Delivery

About this landscape rock

Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
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Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

At a standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed runs close to two yards. Go to 3 inches deep for high-traffic or erosion-prone spots and coverage drops to around 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed's length and width first, then decide on depth based on how much foot traffic or water flow the area sees.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

A ton is 2,000 pounds of material. As a general guideline, one ton of rock covers roughly 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, depending on rock size and density.

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Alpharetta Landscape Rock Delivery

Alpharetta Landscape Rock Delivery

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$132.00 per Yard
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About this landscape rock

Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
Google Review

Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

At a standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed runs close to two yards. Go to 3 inches deep for high-traffic or erosion-prone spots and coverage drops to around 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed's length and width first, then decide on depth based on how much foot traffic or water flow the area sees.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

A ton is 2,000 pounds of material. As a general guideline, one ton of rock covers roughly 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, depending on rock size and density.

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How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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Choose your quantity

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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Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

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Sit back and wait

Sit back, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

From The Mouths of Alpharetta Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Rob H
Rob H

Easy to order, great service, and great product. We enjoy the final look of a very neglected beds we inherited!

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scott fisher
scott fisher

I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as pro...

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I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as promised and place exactly where I asked. Excellent service! I will be ordering mulch next!

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Landscape fabric underneath is what makes this a decade-long install instead of a weed patch by next summer, so it's worth laying down before the rock goes in. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone from migrating into lawns or beds over time, especially where Alpharetta's clay soil shifts slightly with wet seasons. Some customers pair a rock border with mulch in the planting beds themselves, since rock alone won't feed the soil the way organic mulch does.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Before laying fabric over Alpharetta's red clay, grade the area so water sheds away from the house rather than pooling under the rock. Clay doesn't drain fast, and a flat or low spot under a rock bed will hold water against your foundation for days after a storm. A slight slope, even an inch over several feet, makes a real difference here.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see with rock beds under mature oaks and hickories is skipping the annual leaf blow-out. Rock traps leaf litter instead of letting it decompose into soil the way mulch does, and left alone it turns into a mat that holds moisture against the stone and grows algae. A fall and spring blower pass keeps the bed looking like the day it was installed.

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Buying rock and fabric together in one delivery order saves a second trip and lets you install in a single weekend instead of stalling out waiting on materials. If you're doing multiple beds around the property, order slightly more than your calculated total, since leftover rock stores indefinitely in a covered spot for future touch-ups or drainage fixes.

Decorative Stone in Alpharetta

Alpharetta's red clay compacts hard and drains slowly, which makes it a poor match for beds that need to breathe but a fine base for a rock installation over fabric. In neighborhoods near the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre and throughout the older tree canopy areas, hardwood leaf drop each fall means rock beds need occasional blowing out or they'll trap decaying leaf litter. Zone 8a winters are mild enough that freeze thaw heaving is not a major concern for rock beds here, so once it's set it tends to stay put. This is a material people install once around foundations and downspouts and then mostly forget about.

What Landscape Rock Is

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 vs Decomposed Granite

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.

Depth and Coverage

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How long does a landscape rock bed actually last in Alpharetta before it needs redoing?

With fabric underneath and mild zone 8a winters that don't heave the ground much, a properly installed rock bed can last a decade or more without needing fresh stone. What does need attention is leaf debris from the fall drop, which should be blown out once or twice a year so it doesn't build up into a soil layer on top of the rock.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 400 square foot bed around my foundation?

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 400 square foot bed needs roughly 2.5 cubic yards. If you're going 3 inches deep for better drainage control near downspouts, plan closer to 3.7 yards for the same footprint.

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Is fall or spring a better time to install landscape rock here?

Either works since rock installs don't depend on plant growing seasons, but many Alpharetta homeowners prefer installing after the fall leaf drop finishes around late October so they're not immediately covering the new rock in debris. Installing before spring pollen season is also popular since pollen is easier to rinse off rock than to dig out of mulch.

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Where will the truck place the rock and do I need a special driveway setup?

We place the load wherever you specify at checkout, typically a driveway or curb area with clear truck access. If your bed is far from the drop point, plan on a wheelbarrow to move material, and let us know ahead of time about any low branches, gates, or tight turns the truck needs to navigate.

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Should I use landscape rock or mulch around my foundation plantings?

Rock works well right against the foundation and around downspouts where drainage and permanence matter more than feeding the soil. For beds with shrubs or perennials that benefit from organic matter breaking down, mulch is the better call since rock traps leaves and never enriches the clay soil underneath it.

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