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Bloomington 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.
Rob H
Rob H
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Easy to order, great service, and great product. We enjoy the final look of a very neglected beds we inherited!

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go to 3 inches for better weed and erosion control on slopes. Measure your bed's length and width, decide your depth, then order by the yard rather than guessing at bags. Most Bloomington front beds and downspout aprons run somewhere between half a yard and two yards.

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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Bloomington Landscape Rock Delivery

Bloomington 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.
Rob H
Rob H
Google Review

Easy to order, great service, and great product. We enjoy the final look of a very neglected beds we inherited!

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go to 3 inches for better weed and erosion control on slopes. Measure your bed's length and width, decide your depth, then order by the yard rather than guessing at bags. Most Bloomington front beds and downspout aprons run somewhere between half a yard and two yards.

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 Bloomington 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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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...

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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.

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscaping fabric underneath is what makes this a decade-long install instead of a yearly chore, so budget for it if you don't already have it down. Edging keeps the stone out of the lawn on sloped Bloomington yards, and a strip of mulch in planting pockets gives shrubs the organic matter the rock alone won't provide.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

On silt loam like Bloomington's, skip the temptation to lay rock straight over bare soil. Without fabric, the stone works itself down into the silt within a couple seasons and you end up with a muddy, rock-flecked mess instead of a clean bed. Fabric first, then rock at 2 to 3 inches, is what actually holds for years on this soil type rather than needing a redo by the second wet spring.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see around Bloomington is rock installed tight against tree trunks or shrub bases. Bark rot sets in because the stone holds moisture against the trunk longer than mulch would, and it also traps falling leaves from the region's hardwood canopy right at the base of the plant. Leave a few inches of bare mulch ring around any trunk before the rock starts.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock is a one time cost if you size the order right the first time, so measure twice before ordering. Pair a smaller volume of rock in the visible front beds with mulch in planting areas that need organic matter, that split keeps the low-maintenance look up front without starving your shrubs of the nutrients silt loam doesn't hand them for free.

Decorative Stone in Bloomington

Bloomington's silt loam drains slowly, so water tends to sit around foundations and downspout outlets after the region's spring rains. Landscape rock over fabric moves water through instead of holding it against your siding. Around Indiana University's campus and the older neighborhoods near Sample Gates, a lot of homeowners lean on rock for the low, tight beds that hillside lots and shaded silt loam make hard to keep planted. It is a practical answer where grass and mulch both struggle.

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 Bloomington's clay-heavy silt loam soil?

Yes, rock actually performs better than mulch in Bloomington's silt loam because it doesn't break down into the soil or hold standing water against your foundation. Install it over fabric so the stone stays separated from the soil below, which prevents the sinking and staining that happens when rock sits directly on this soil type.

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

A cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at 2 inches deep, so a 200 square foot bed needs a little over a yard at that depth, or closer to 1.5 yards at 3 inches. Measure your bed's actual square footage first, then pick your depth based on how much drainage or weed control you want.

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What's the best time of year to install rock in Bloomington?

Anytime between the last frost around April 20 and first frost around October 15 works, since ground isn't frozen and fabric lays flat without lifting from freeze-thaw. Many people schedule it in early fall before leaves drop heavily, so the bed is clean and settled before the season's leaf litter starts collecting on top.

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Can the delivery truck reach my backyard or a bed behind the house?

Delivery is made to a driveway, curb, or accessible spot you choose, the truck itself won't cross lawns or go around back. If your project area is far from truck access, plan on wheelbarrow trips from the drop point, and let us know when scheduling so we can advise on placement.

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

Rock is the better call around downspouts, since Bloomington's silt loam drains slowly and mulch there tends to wash out or stay soggy. Rock lets water move through without breaking down or floating away, and it holds its position through heavy spring rain runoff far better than organic mulch does in that specific spot.

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