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Birmingham 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.

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for groundcover and foundation beds. Go to 3 inches in areas with heavier foot traffic or where you want better weed suppression, and expect coverage to drop to around 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed in square feet, divide by the coverage number for your chosen depth, and round up to the next full or half yard.

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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Birmingham Landscape Rock Delivery

Birmingham 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.

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for groundcover and foundation beds. Go to 3 inches in areas with heavier foot traffic or where you want better weed suppression, and expect coverage to drop to around 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed in square feet, divide by the coverage number for your chosen depth, and round up to the next full or half yard.

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 Birmingham 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 worth the extra step here, since Birmingham's clay will otherwise let rock sink into the soil over a season or two. A lot of customers pair rock beds with mulch in the planting islands, keeping rock at the foundation and downspouts where drainage matters most. Edging material also helps keep rock from migrating into the lawn during mowing.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Birmingham's clay soil compacts hard once it dries out, so if you are laying rock straight over bare ground without fabric, till the top few inches first. Otherwise you end up with a rock layer sitting on a slab of dried clay that cracks and shifts unevenly after the next freeze thaw cycle each winter between November and March.

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The biggest mistake locally is skipping fabric near mature oaks and hardwoods, common throughout Birmingham's older neighborhoods. Leaf drop settles into open rock and rots into a thin soil layer that grows weeds within a season. Fabric underneath keeps the rock functioning as a true one time install instead of something you are picking leaves out of every fall.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Since rock is a permanent install rather than an annual refresh like mulch, it pays to size the order right the first time rather than ordering light and topping off later, since matching stone color and size on a second order is not always guaranteed. Buying the full amount up front in one delivery also saves a second delivery charge.

Decorative Stone in Birmingham

Birmingham's clay soil holds water and drains slowly, which makes bare mulch beds prone to washout on any slope near the Vulcan Statue ridgeline and similar grades around the city. Rock does not break down or wash away the way organic mulch does, so it holds its line on a slope through a wet Alabama spring. It is a common choice for foundation beds and downspout aprons where standing water is the real problem, not soil nutrition. Because clay already drains poorly, rock over landscape fabric keeps beds from turning into a bowl of standing water after heavy rain.

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 over Birmingham's clay soil without extra prep?

It works better with prep. Clay compacts hard and holds water, so laying fabric down first keeps rock from sinking in and keeps the bed draining instead of pooling. Skipping fabric on clay usually means weeds coming up through the rock within a year or two, since the clay traps just enough moisture and organic debris to seed growth.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 300 square foot bed?

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs just under 2 cubic yards. If you want 3 inch depth for a higher traffic area, plan closer to 2.8 cubic yards. Rounding up slightly is normal since beds are rarely perfectly rectangular.

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Is there a bad time of year to install rock in Birmingham?

Not really, since rock does not depend on growing season the way plants or sod do. Many people prefer installing before the wetter spring months arrive, since dry ground is easier to grade and compact evenly. Avoiding installation right after a heavy rain also helps, since clay soil gets soft and hard to work when saturated.

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Where will the truck place the rock on delivery day?

The driver drops the load as close to your project area as the truck can safely access, usually the driveway or curb. Clear a path beforehand and let us know at checkout if there are gate widths, low branches, or slope issues that might limit where a loaded truck can pull in.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for beds near my house foundation?

Rock holds up better against foundations since it does not break down, feed weeds with organic matter, or need replacing every year or two like mulch does. Mulch is the better choice around plants that benefit from added organic matter as it decomposes. Many Birmingham yards use rock at the foundation and mulch in the planting beds further out.

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