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Appleton 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 less if you go closer to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed's length and width, decide on depth based on how much foot traffic or erosion the area sees, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one-time install, not a seasonal top-off. Most Appleton front-yard beds run somewhere between 2 and 6 cubic yards.

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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Appleton Landscape Rock Delivery

Appleton 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 less if you go closer to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed's length and width, decide on depth based on how much foot traffic or erosion the area sees, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one-time install, not a seasonal top-off. Most Appleton front-yard beds run somewhere between 2 and 6 cubic yards.

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 Appleton 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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric goes down first to keep the rock from sinking into Appleton's clay over time, and edging keeps it from migrating into the lawn during snowmelt. Some customers layer a strip of mulch near planting beds where they want organic matter to keep feeding the soil, saving the rock for the foundation line and drainage paths.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Appleton's silty clay, always run fabric underneath before dumping rock, otherwise the stone settles into the wet clay within a season or two and starts disappearing into the soil. Overlap fabric seams by at least six inches and pin them down before the load goes on top. This single step is what separates a rock bed that still looks sharp in ten years from one that needs re-topping after just a few winters.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see locally is installing rock right up against downspouts without a splash block or slight grade change first. Appleton's clay soil doesn't absorb fast runoff, so water pools and pushes rock around during heavy spring melt. Add a shallow swale or extend the downspout a foot or two into the bed before placing rock, and it stays put through years of freeze-thaw cycles.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock and mulch aren't rivals, they're a pairing. Use rock along the foundation and any high-drainage zones, then keep mulch in planting beds where shrubs and perennials actually want organic matter breaking down into the soil. This split cuts your annual mulch refresh cost since you're only reordering for the beds that need it, not the whole yard.

Decorative Stone in Appleton

Appleton's silty clay soil compacts and drains slowly, which makes rock a smart choice around foundations and downspouts where standing water is the enemy. With first frost typically arriving by October 5 and the ground staying cold well past the May 5 last frost, this region has a short workable window each spring, so a permanent groundcover means one less spring task. Rock also resists the freeze-thaw heaving that pushes lighter materials around in clay soil. It's a common sight along the newer builds near the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center where low-maintenance beds are replacing turf.

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 Appleton's clay soil or will it just sink in?

It works well as long as fabric goes down first. Without a barrier, silty clay soil is soft enough that rock will slowly settle in over a few seasons. With fabric properly overlapped and pinned, the rock stays on the surface and drains rather than sinking, which is why we always recommend fabric before rock in this soil type.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a typical front foundation bed?

A yard covers about 162 square feet at 2 inches deep. A typical Appleton foundation bed running the length of a house front, roughly 4 feet wide, often needs 2 to 3 cubic yards depending on the home's width. Measure your specific bed and go a bit deeper, closer to 3 inches, if you want stronger weed suppression.

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Is there a bad time of year to install rock in Appleton?

Late fall right before ground freeze isn't ideal since you're working against the October 5 first frost date and cold ground makes fabric installation harder. Spring after the May 5 last frost through early fall gives you workable soil and time to get fabric and edging properly set before winter freeze-thaw cycles begin.

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How does delivery work if my backyard bed isn't accessible by truck?

The load gets dropped at the closest accessible point, usually a driveway or curb, and you'll want a wheelbarrow path ready if the bed is out back. Delivery timing is set at checkout, and our drivers place the load where it's safest for your driveway and easiest for you to move from there.

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

Rock is the better call right against foundations and downspouts since it doesn't need refreshing and handles moisture better in our clay soil. Mulch is better where you have plants that benefit from organic matter breaking down. Many Appleton yards use both, rock along the house line and mulch in the planting beds further out.

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