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Baltimore 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 the standard 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a typical 300 square foot foundation bed runs close to 2 cubic yards. If you want a slightly deeper 3 inch bed for better weed suppression, plan on roughly a third more material. Measure your bed length by width first, then match it to depth before you order.

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 approximately 2,000 pounds. Coverage varies by stone type and depth, but as a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 80-100 square feet at 2 inches deep.

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Baltimore Landscape Rock Delivery

Baltimore 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 the standard 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a typical 300 square foot foundation bed runs close to 2 cubic yards. If you want a slightly deeper 3 inch bed for better weed suppression, plan on roughly a third more material. Measure your bed length by width first, then match it to depth before you order.

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 approximately 2,000 pounds. Coverage varies by stone type and depth, but as a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 80-100 square feet at 2 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 Baltimore 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 install rather than a yearly chore, so lay it before the rock goes down. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone from migrating into lawn or mulch beds, which matters on the tighter city lots common around Baltimore. If any part of the bed is meant for plantings rather than pure groundcover, keep mulch or compost there instead, since rock will not feed that soil.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Baltimore's silt loam, skip a straight rock over dirt install near foundations, it will settle and sink over a season or two as fines migrate up through the fabric. Use a heavier woven landscape fabric rather than the thin spunbond kind, and tuck it a few inches past the bed edge before backfilling with rock. That extra step is the difference between a bed that looks the same in five years and one that needs regrading by year two.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The most common mistake with rock beds here is ignoring fall leaf drop. With oaks and maples common in older Baltimore neighborhoods, rock beds near the Inner Harbor and inland lots alike fill with leaves every October before the October 25 frost. Plan on a leaf blower pass every couple weeks in autumn, since raking disturbs the stone and pulling leaves by hand is slow. This is the tradeoff for a groundcover that otherwise needs almost no upkeep.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order the full amount in one delivery rather than staging it in smaller loads, since rock color can vary slightly between batches even within the same regional source. If you are covering a large area, ask for it all from one delivery so the bed reads as one consistent color instead of a patchwork. Pairing it with steel edging up front also saves a second trip out for materials later.

Decorative Stone in Baltimore

Baltimore's silt loam drains slower than sandy soil, which means the ground near foundations and downspouts stays damp longer after our spring rains. Rock does not break down or compact into that wet soil the way mulch does, so it stays put and keeps water moving away from the house. With a first frost around October 25 and a last frost near April 10, this region has a real winter freeze thaw cycle, and rock does not heave or wash out the way lighter organic material can. A lot of Charm City rowhouse yards and small lots near the Inner Harbor use it because there is not much square footage to redo every year.

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 in Baltimore's clay-heavy soil near my foundation?

Yes, and it actually performs better than mulch there. Baltimore's silt loam holds moisture longer after rain, and rock does not compact or wick water the way organic mulch does over time. Installed over fabric against a foundation, it sheds water outward instead of holding it against the house, which is exactly what you want near downspouts.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 400 square foot bed?

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 400 square foot bed needs close to 2.5 cubic yards. If you want a deeper 3 inch layer for better long-term weed control, plan closer to 3.5 cubic yards for the same area.

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When is the best time to install rock beds in Baltimore?

Late spring after the last frost around April 10 or early fall before October 25 both work well, since the ground is workable and not frozen or waterlogged. Avoid installing right after heavy spring rain when the silt loam is saturated, since compacting wet soil under fabric can cause settling later.

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Where will the delivery truck place the rock, and what do I need to prepare?

The load gets dropped at your driveway or curb, wherever the truck can safely access. On tighter Baltimore rowhouse lots, clear a path to the work area beforehand, since wheelbarrowing rock any distance is slower than moving mulch. Delivery timing is set at checkout based on what fits your schedule.

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Should I use rock or mulch around my foundation plantings?

If the bed has plants that want organic matter, mulch is the better call since rock traps leaves and never breaks down to feed soil. Rock makes more sense for pure groundcover areas, downspout zones, or foundation strips where you want a permanent, low-maintenance surface rather than a planting bed.

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