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Ann Arbor 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.

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or somewhat less if you go to the recommended 3 inches for better weed and erosion control. Measure your bed square footage first, then divide by 162 to get a rough cubic yard count at 2 inches. Round up slightly, rock settles and you do not want to run short mid project.

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 yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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Ann Arbor Landscape Rock Delivery

Ann Arbor 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.

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or somewhat less if you go to the recommended 3 inches for better weed and erosion control. Measure your bed square footage first, then divide by 162 to get a rough cubic yard count at 2 inches. Round up slightly, rock settles and you do not want to run short mid project.

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 yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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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 Ann Arbor 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 groundcover instead of a weed patch, so budget for it if your beds do not already have it. Edging, whether steel or paver, keeps rock from migrating onto the lawn during Ann Arbor's freeze thaw cycles each spring. Many customers also order a bit of soil or mulch for planted areas the same trip, since rock and organic beds often sit side by side in the same yard.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before the rock goes down, not after, and overlap seams by at least 6 inches. In Ann Arbor's sandy loam, skipping fabric means rock slowly sinks into the soil over a season or two and weeds root straight through from below. Pin the fabric edges under your border or edging material so wind and freeze thaw movement do not lift it, which is common here given the spring frost heave in unamended sandy soils.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Plan on blowing or raking leaves out of rock beds every few weeks in October and November, Tree Town earns its name and leaf litter breaks down into a mucky layer that holds moisture against rock and any nearby foundation. Left all winter, wet leaves under rock can attract pests and create a soggy freeze thaw mess by March, undoing the low maintenance benefit you installed rock for in the first place.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order landscape rock in one full delivery rather than piecemeal, since color runs vary between screened batches and matching a partial order later can leave a visible seam in the bed. If you are also doing mulch beds on the same property, schedule both in one trip, it saves a second delivery fee and lets you finish the whole yard while the ground is workable between last frost in late April and first frost in mid October.

Decorative Stone in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor's sandy loam drains fast, which is exactly why rock performs well here, it stays put and does not compact into mud the way it might in heavier clay soils. With Tree Town living up to its name, the fall leaf drop is real, and rock beds near mature oaks and maples will need occasional blowing out or they trap wet leaves against your foundation. Homeowners near U of M Stadium and the older neighborhoods around it often use rock to solve drainage and erosion at downspouts, where sandy soil left bare washes out fast. It is a strong pick for the low maintenance beds that fit Ann Arbor's shorter garden season, zone 6a runs from late April to mid October.

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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Will landscape rock work with Ann Arbor's clay and sandy soil mix in my yard?

Yes, rock performs especially well over the sandy loam common in Ann Arbor since it drains fast and does not trap the rock in mud. If your yard has heavier clay pockets, we still recommend fabric underneath and a slightly deeper base to prevent settling over the first year or two.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 300 square foot bed?

At the standard 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs roughly 2 cubic yards. If you want the sturdier 3 inch depth for better weed suppression, plan closer to 3 cubic yards for the same area.

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When is the best time to install rock beds before winter?

Late summer through early October works well, before Ann Arbor's first frost around October 15, so the fabric and edging can settle before ground freeze. Installing in spring after the April 25 last frost also works, giving you dry ground and less mud to work through than a wet early spring window.

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Where will the rock be dropped and can the truck reach my backyard?

Delivery is placed at your driveway or curb, we do not drive onto lawns or navigate tight backyard access. If your project is in the backyard, plan on wheelbarrow trips from the drop point, and let us know ahead of time if there are gates or narrow side yards to account for.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for beds near my foundation?

Rock is generally the better choice right against foundations since it will not hold moisture against siding the way mulch can, and it does not need replacing every year or two. Mulch is better where you want organic matter feeding the soil, so many Ann Arbor yards use rock near the house and mulch further out in planting beds.

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