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Arvada 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.
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Donna Nedrow
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Great service. We ordered topsoil from Mulch Mound and the best experience. Thank you so much!

At a standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallower end of that range. Measure your bed length by width, decide on depth based on how much foot traffic or weed suppression you need, then order in full cubic yards since partial loads are rarely worth the trip. Most front yard beds in Arvada run between 2 and 5 cubic yards depending on size.

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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Arvada Landscape Rock Delivery

Arvada 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.
Donna Nedrow
Donna Nedrow
Google Review

Great service. We ordered topsoil from Mulch Mound and the best experience. Thank you so much!

At a standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallower end of that range. Measure your bed length by width, decide on depth based on how much foot traffic or weed suppression you need, then order in full cubic yards since partial loads are rarely worth the trip. Most front yard beds in Arvada run between 2 and 5 cubic yards depending on size.

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 Arvada Folks

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Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich

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 ...

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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 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.

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Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper

We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering...

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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were on time, they were able to deliver in 48 hours, they were generous with the portion (we got 9 yards and it felt like a FULL nine yards!), the driver was polite! We have ordered from reputable places, and there is always a little trash in the mulch. The mulch we recv'd from Mulch Mound had barely any... we were pleasant surprised!!! Color was great! Not to mention - the price was competitive and LOWER than other mulch places around. We will use again !! Highly recommend! Thanks Mulch Mound!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes this a decade long install instead of a yearly chore, so budget for it if you do not already have a barrier down. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the rock from migrating into lawn or gravel driveways, a real issue with Arvada's clay soil during spring thaw. Some customers pair rock beds with a strip of mulch near planting areas that still need organic matter.

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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 Arvada's clay loam, skipping fabric means the rock slowly works itself into the soil over a couple seasons and you end up with a muddy, rock studded mess instead of a clean bed. Pin the fabric every few feet so wind, which is frequent along the foothills, does not lift the edges before rock covers it.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see is spreading rock too thin to save material, which looks fine for a month and then shows bare fabric everywhere by summer. Stick to the full 2 to 3 inch depth across the whole bed, not just the visible edges. Thin spots are also where weeds punch through fastest, undoing the whole point of the install.

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Because this is a one time install rather than a seasonal refresh like mulch, it is worth ordering enough rock the first time to avoid a mismatched second delivery later, since rock color and size can vary slightly between batches. If your project includes both a rock bed and a planting area, order the rock last so equipment and foot traffic during planting do not scatter it around.

Decorative Stone in Arvada

Arvada's clay loam soil sheds water slowly, which means rock beds need a bit of grading and fabric prep before install so water does not pool against foundations. With last frost around May 13 and first frost by Sep 26, you have a workable install window most of the growing season, and rock does not care about the cold once it is down. Homeowners near Olde Town Arvada often use it to tie modern xeriscape beds into the historic district's older brick and stone look. It is a common choice here for downspout zones since clay loam can hold moisture right at the foundation line otherwise.

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 landscape rock actually last once it is installed in Arvada?

Unlike mulch, landscape rock is a one time install that can last a decade or longer without needing a refresh. It does not break down or wash away like organic material, though it can settle slightly and may need occasional topping off in high traffic spots. Over fabric, it holds its look through Arvada's freeze thaw cycles with minimal maintenance.

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

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, so a 300 square foot bed needs roughly 2 cubic yards at that depth, or closer to 3 if you want the fuller 3 inch coverage. Measure your actual bed dimensions first, since Arvada lots vary a lot between older Olde Town properties and newer developments.

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Can I install landscape rock myself or does it need special timing?

Most homeowners install it themselves, and there is no strict seasonal window since rock does not depend on plant growth cycles. That said, working between last frost in mid May and first frost in late September makes handling fabric and grading easier since the clay loam soil is not frozen or soggy from snowmelt.

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Where will the rock be placed when it is delivered?

We place the load at the driveway or curb access point you specify at checkout, so make sure that area is clear and reachable. Because rock is heavy, plan your wheelbarrow route to the bed ahead of time, especially if Arvada's clay soil is wet from recent rain, since it gets slick fast.

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How is landscape rock different from decomposed granite or DG for my project?

Landscape rock is screened decorative stone meant to stay put as a static groundcover, while DG is a finer crushed material that compacts into a walkable surface for paths. For beds around foundations or downspouts in Arvada, screened rock is the better choice since it drains well and does not need periodic re-compacting like DG does.

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