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Arlington 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 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. A typical 300 square foot front bed runs close to 2 cubic yards at 2 inches, more if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed in square feet first, then work backward from the depth you want.

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.

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Arlington Landscape Rock Delivery

Arlington 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 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. A typical 300 square foot front bed runs close to 2 cubic yards at 2 inches, more if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed in square feet first, then work backward from the depth you want.

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.

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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 Arlington 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 one time install instead of a recurring chore, so budget for it if your beds do not already have a barrier down. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the rock from migrating into the lawn on sloped Arlington lots. Some customers layer a thin bed of mulch near plantings that want organic matter and use rock only where it is doing structural work, like against the foundation or under downspouts.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Arlington's clay soil sheds water slowly, so grade your beds slightly away from the foundation before you lay fabric, not after. A quarter inch of fall per foot is enough to keep water moving instead of pooling under the rock, which is what eventually causes fabric to sag and weeds to punch through in year two or three. Get the grading right once and the install stays clean for a decade.

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The most common mistake with rock beds here is skipping the fall leaf cleanup near mature trees, common on older Arlington lots. Leaves settle into the stone, break down, and create a thin soil layer that weeds love. A quick blow out in late November and again in early spring keeps the bed looking like rock instead of a compost pile.

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If you are covering a large front yard bed, consider mixing landscape rock with a mulched planting zone instead of rock edge to edge. Rock handles the high traffic areas near walkways and foundations where permanence matters, while mulch stays where you actually want plants to establish. It cuts your rock order and keeps soil-loving plants fed where it counts.

Decorative Stone in Arlington

Arlington's clay soil holds water and drains slowly, which is exactly the kind of ground where organic mulch breaks down fast and turns to mush by midsummer. Rock does not care. Laid over fabric, it sheds the region's spring rain instead of soaking it in, and it will not compact the way clay-heavy topsoil does. It is a common choice for the tight, sloped lots around Arlington's older streets where drainage off the foundation matters more than soil building. Just know it traps fallen leaves each November, so beds near mature trees need occasional blowing out.

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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Does landscape rock work with Arlington's clay soil or will it just sit on top and pool water?

It sits on top by design, which is actually the advantage on clay. Rather than soaking in and staying wet like mulch can on poorly draining clay, rock over fabric sheds water off the surface. Just grade the bed with a slight slope away from your foundation before installing so water has somewhere to go.

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

A common 300 square foot bed needs close to 2 cubic yards at a 2 inch depth, since one yard covers about 162 square feet at that depth. Going to 3 inches for better coverage and weed control pushes that closer to 3 yards. Measure your actual bed footprint before ordering.

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When is the best time to install landscape rock in Arlington, before or after the fall leaf drop?

Either works, but installing before the leaves fall in October means you will be blowing debris out of a brand new bed within weeks. Many customers wait until after the first frost around November 5 clears the trees, or install in early spring after the last frost around April 5 for a cleaner start.

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Can the delivery truck reach my backyard or does the rock get dropped at the curb?

Delivery is typically to a driveway or curbside spot accessible to the truck, not directly into backyards. If your project is in the back, plan on moving material by wheelbarrow from the drop point, and clear a path ahead of delivery day so the crew can place the load close to your work area.

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Should I use landscape rock or mulch for beds around my foundation in Arlington?

Rock is the better call against foundations since it is a one time install that will not need annual refreshing like mulch does, and it handles Arlington's wet clay soil without breaking down. Save mulch for planting beds where you want organic matter feeding the soil, and use rock where permanence and drainage matter most.

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