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Asheville 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.
Jonathan
Jonathan
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Delivery was smooth and on time!
The triple shredded mulch was great quality and just what we were looking for.

One cubic yard of rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression on a slope. Measure your bed's length and width, decide your depth, and order in full cubic yards since this material is sold that way, not by the bag. Most Asheville front yard beds run somewhere between 1 and 3 yards depending on how much of the lot you're covering.

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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Asheville Landscape Rock Delivery

Asheville 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.
Jonathan
Jonathan
Google Review

Delivery was smooth and on time!
The triple shredded mulch was great quality and just what we were looking for.

One cubic yard of rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression on a slope. Measure your bed's length and width, decide your depth, and order in full cubic yards since this material is sold that way, not by the bag. Most Asheville front yard beds run somewhere between 1 and 3 yards depending on how much of the lot you're covering.

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 Asheville Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Jonathan
Jonathan

Delivery was smooth and on time!
The triple shredded mulch was great quality and just what we were looking for.

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Charles Conley
Charles Conley

From the time I placed the order to the delivery it was quick and professional. I will highly recommend and will use them from now on.

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade-long install rather than a yearly chore, so budget for a roll if you don't already have one down. Steel or aluminum edging keeps rock from creeping into the lawn on sloped Asheville lots, and a few larger accent boulders can break up a flat bed nicely near the Biltmore-adjacent estate style homes in this area.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

On Asheville's sloped lots, install landscape fabric before spreading rock, then use metal edging staked every few feet along the downhill side. Without a solid edge, rock migrates downhill with every hard mountain rain and you end up topping off the low end every year. This one step is the difference between a true one time install and a recurring project.

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Rock traps falling leaves instead of breaking them down, which matters more here than in flatter climates because Asheville's tree cover means autumn leaf drop is heavy. Plan to blow or rake leaves off rock beds each fall before they mat down and rot in place, especially in beds near mature hardwoods.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order slightly more than your calculated yardage since rock settles into fabric and low spots over the first few months. A little extra on hand means you can top off thin areas without scheduling a second small delivery, which matters if your lot access is tight and a truck visit takes planning.

Decorative Stone in Asheville

Asheville's acidic loam holds water and compacts fast on the slopes that come with living at 2,134 feet, which makes rock a smart choice around foundations and downspouts where you want drainage instead of soggy mulch. The Land of the Sky gets its share of heavy mountain rain between frost dates, and rock does not wash out or wick down the hill the way lighter organic material can. It also skips the freeze thaw cycle that breaks down mulch beds every winter after that October 15 first frost. For steep lots common around here, a fabric base under the rock keeps it from migrating downslope over time.

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 Asheville's acidic soil?

Yes, rock sits on top of the soil over fabric, so it does not interact with the acidic loam underneath the way mulch does. This actually makes it a good option for foundation beds and downspout areas where you want drainage and don't want soil chemistry to affect the material's appearance or lifespan.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 200 square foot bed?

At a 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 200 square foot bed needs roughly 1.25 cubic yards. Round up to 1.5 yards to account for depth variation and settling, especially if your bed has any slope to it.

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What time of year is best to install rock in Asheville?

Anytime between the last frost around April 20 and first frost around October 15 works well, since you want dry ground for fabric installation. Late spring is popular here once the mud from winter rain has dried out, but rock installs fine in cooler weather too as long as the soil isn't frozen or saturated.

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Where will the truck drop the rock on my property?

We place the load at the closest safe spot for the truck, usually a driveway or curb area, which you'll confirm at checkout. If your Asheville property has a steep driveway or narrow access, let us know the details so we can plan the drop spot before the truck arrives.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for a front bed near my foundation?

Rock is the better call around foundations and downspouts since it does not hold moisture against the house and it is a one time install rather than an annual refresh. Mulch feeds the soil and suits beds with plants that want organic matter, so many Asheville yards use rock near the house and mulch farther out.

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