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Buffalo 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.
Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich
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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my orde...

One cubic yard of rock covers about 162 square feet at the standard 2 inch install depth, or less if you go closer to 3 inches for heavier coverage. Measure your bed in square feet, decide on depth based on how much drainage and weed suppression you want, and divide accordingly. Most Buffalo foundation beds and downspout aprons run half a yard to two yards depending on the run.

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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Buffalo Landscape Rock Delivery

Buffalo 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.
Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich
Google Review

One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my orde...

One cubic yard of rock covers about 162 square feet at the standard 2 inch install depth, or less if you go closer to 3 inches for heavier coverage. Measure your bed in square feet, decide on depth based on how much drainage and weed suppression you want, and divide accordingly. Most Buffalo foundation beds and downspout aprons run half a yard to two yards depending on the run.

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 Buffalo Folks

4.7
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Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich

One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked ...

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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my order in for the next day online and they came right at 9 AM. The employee who dropped off the mulch did a great job, putting it right on the tarp I laid out, she even made sure none of it got on the yard and double checked the truck bed to make sure it all came out. The mulch was exactly what I needed and arrived right on time.

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Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper

We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering...

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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were on time, they were able to deliver in 48 hours, they were generous with the portion (we got 9 yards and it felt like a FULL nine yards!), the driver was polite! We have ordered from reputable places, and there is always a little trash in the mulch. The mulch we recv'd from Mulch Mound had barely any... we were pleasant surprised!!! Color was great! Not to mention - the price was competitive and LOWER than other mulch places around. We will use again !! Highly recommend! Thanks Mulch Mound!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric goes down first to keep the rock from sinking into Buffalo's clay over time, and edging keeps it contained along lawn borders. Many customers pair rock beds near the foundation with mulch in planting beds further out, since rock does not feed soil the way organic material does.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Buffalo, install rock after the ground has drained from spring thaw, typically past late April, so the base underneath is firm and not still saturated clay. Compacting wet clay under fabric creates low spots where water pools and the rock sinks unevenly within a year or two. If you are working before the last frost date of April 30, wait, the payoff is a bed that stays flat for a decade instead of needing regrading.

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The biggest mistake we see around Buffalo foundations is skipping fabric to save a step. Without it, rock migrates into the clay subsoil within a couple seasons and weeds root right through from below. It also traps windblown leaves each fall, so plan on blowing or raking the surface clear before snow, otherwise you get a mat of decomposing leaf litter sitting on top of your stone by spring.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock is a one time install, not a yearly refresh like mulch, so it costs more up front but nothing again for years. Order slightly more than your calculated yardage if you are covering an irregular bed shape, extra rock is easy to store or use for a small downspout apron later, while running short means a second delivery just to finish one edge.

Decorative Stone in Buffalo

Buffalo's clay soil holds water long after snowmelt, and that means bare beds near the house stay soggy well into May. Rock over fabric solves that where mulch would just sink into the clay or wash downhill during a heavy lake effect thaw. It is also the material of choice around downspouts and foundations here, since Buffalo's freeze thaw cycles between October and April heave loose soil and shift anything without a stable base. Once it is down, it stays down through winter after winter.

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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Does landscape rock work in Buffalo's clay soil?

Yes, when installed over landscape fabric. The fabric keeps the rock from sinking into the clay and keeps clay from working its way up between the stones. Without fabric, clay's poor drainage means rock beds near the foundation can develop soft, uneven spots within a season or two, especially after heavy spring thaw.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a downspout apron?

Most downspout aprons in Buffalo run 4 to 6 feet wide by 3 to 4 feet out from the wall, so around 15 to 25 square feet. At 2 inches deep that is well under a quarter cubic yard, so these small jobs are often combined with a larger foundation bed order to make one delivery worthwhile.

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When is the best time to install rock before winter sets in?

Aim to finish before the first frost around October 20, since working fabric and rock into semi-frozen ground is harder and less even. Late summer through early fall gives the bed time to settle before Buffalo's freeze thaw cycle starts working on it.

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Where will the rock be dropped off, and do I need a clear driveway?

The load is placed wherever you specify, usually a driveway or curbside spot with truck access. Buffalo's older neighborhoods often have narrow driveways, so clear obstacles and have space for a bulk delivery truck, not just a car, before your scheduled date.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for a bed near my house's foundation?

Rock is the better call right against the foundation since it does not hold moisture against the wall and lasts for years without replacing. Mulch feeds soil and suits planting beds further from the house where you want organic matter breaking down around root systems. Many Buffalo yards use both, split by zone.

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