• Baton Rouge LA Landscape Rock Delivery - Mulch Mound
1 1
Baton Rouge 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.
Fadi Nofal
Fadi Nofal
Google Review

I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to delivery was seamless and efficient. The mulch arrived exactly on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The color was r...

At a standard 2 to 3 inch depth, one cubic yard of rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed length and width, decide on 2 or 3 inches based on how much drainage you need, then order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want to get right the first time. Most Baton Rouge front beds run somewhere between 1 and 3 yards depending on how much of the foundation line 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.

FAQs

Read all FAQs

Baton Rouge Landscape Rock Delivery

Baton Rouge Landscape Rock Delivery

4.7
137 reviews
$132.00 per Yard
$132.00
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Type
Size
Minimum of 3 Yard
Hand-picked local yards
4,000+ regional deliveries
Dedicated support
Why order through Mulch Mound

The best local landscape rock, without the guesswork.

We hand-pick and partner with the best yards in your region, keep only the ones our buyers rate well, and back each load with our guarantee.

Mulch Mound Guarantee

If your landscape rock isn't the quantity or quality you ordered, we'll make it right.

About this landscape rock

Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.
Fadi Nofal
Fadi Nofal
Google Review

I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to delivery was seamless and efficient. The mulch arrived exactly on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The color was r...

At a standard 2 to 3 inch depth, one cubic yard of rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed length and width, decide on 2 or 3 inches based on how much drainage you need, then order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want to get right the first time. Most Baton Rouge front beds run somewhere between 1 and 3 yards depending on how much of the foundation line 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.

FAQs

Read all FAQs

View full details

How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

1

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.

2

Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

3

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 Baton Rouge Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
Google Reviews
Fadi Nofal
Fadi Nofal

I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to...

Read full review

I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to delivery was seamless and efficient. The mulch arrived exactly on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The color was rich and consistent, and I received more than enough to complete my project with proper coverage and packing.

Customer service was equally outstanding. Communication was clear, and the team was responsive and professional throughout. It’s rare to find a company that delivers both a high-quality product and excellent service, but mulch mound did just that.

Highly recommended, and I wouldn’t hesitate to order from them again.

Google Review
Marie Pace
Marie Pace

I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on...

Read full review

I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on time delivery, to perfect product placement was amazing. I needed more and I got it within 2 hours! I'm never doing this with bags again.

Google Review
Laura Christobek
Laura Christobek

We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. ...

Read full review

We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. We are impressed with the quality of the mulch, too! It is covering well - a great value!

Google Review

Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is worth doing right the first time, since pulling rock back up later to fix a bad base is a real job. A lot of Baton Rouge yards pair rock borders with mulch in the planting beds themselves, using rock where drainage and permanence matter most and mulch where the soil still needs to breathe.

Baton Rouge Soil Delivery
Baton Rouge Mulch Delivery
Baton Rouge Gravel Delivery
Map of the landscape rock delivery area around Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Service area

Areas we deliver landscape rock in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

See All Locations
Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before you spread rock, not after, and overlap the seams by at least six inches since Baton Rouge's clay soil holds water and weeds will find any gap. Skipping the fabric means the rock eventually works itself into the clay below and you end up hand pulling stone out of mud a few years down the road, which is a miserable afternoon nobody wants.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see locally is piling rock straight against the house foundation without a gap. In a wet climate like this one, that traps moisture against the brick or slab. Leave a couple inches of clearance at the base of the wall and slope the bed slightly away from the house so the rock sheds water instead of holding it against your foundation all summer.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock is a one time cost compared to mulch you replace every year or two, so it pays for itself over time even though the upfront yardage looks similar. If you're doing a long foundation run, order the full amount in one delivery rather than staging it in smaller loads, since matching stone color and size across two separate orders is harder than it sounds.

Decorative Stone in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge sits on alluvial clay that drains slowly, so beds near the house often stay damp longer than people expect, especially after the summer thunderstorms roll through. Rock does not break down or compact into that clay the way mulch eventually does, and it will not float or wash out the way loose bark can during a hard rain. It is a strong pick for downspout aprons and foundation borders where water runs off the roof and needs somewhere to go without eroding a bed. In zone 9a, rock also does not bake out or fade the way organic mulch can under a long, hot growing season.

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

Click a question to see the answer

Answer

Does landscape rock work in Baton Rouge's clay soil?

Yes, and it actually handles our alluvial clay better than mulch does. Rock sits on top rather than breaking down into the soil, so it does not compact into the clay or create the soggy buildup you sometimes get with organic mulch in beds that already drain slowly.

Answer

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 a bit more than a yard, call it 1.25 to 1.5 yards to be safe. Going to 3 inches instead of 2 will use more material but hold up better in heavy rain.

Answer

When is the best time to install rock in Baton Rouge?

Late fall through late winter, roughly between our first frost around December 5 and last frost around February 20, is easier on installers since summer here means high heat and humidity. That said, rock is a one time install, so timing matters less than it does for planting, you can order and place it whenever the project is ready.

Answer

Where will the delivery truck place the rock?

We drop the load at a spot on your driveway or curb that you confirm before delivery day. Make sure there is enough clearance for the truck to access that spot and a clear path from there to your beds, since moving a full cubic yard of rock any real distance by wheelbarrow takes some planning.

Answer

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

It depends on the bed. Rock is the better call for foundation lines and downspout areas where drainage and permanence matter, since it will not wash out or need yearly refreshing. Mulch is still worth it in planting beds where you want organic matter breaking down into the soil around actual plants.

More delivery around Baton Rouge, Louisiana

All Baton Rouge, Louisiana landscape supply