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Burlington 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 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the low end. Measure your bed square footage first, then decide between 2 inches for a lighter refresh or 3 inches for better weed suppression and longer-term coverage, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want to get right.

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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Burlington Landscape Rock Delivery

Burlington 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 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the low end. Measure your bed square footage first, then decide between 2 inches for a lighter refresh or 3 inches for better weed suppression and longer-term coverage, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want to get right.

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 Burlington 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 instead of a weed patch by year two, especially with Vermont's freeze thaw cycles working the ground each winter. Edging helps keep rock out of the lawn and off the sidewalk near Church Street area properties where curb appeal matters. Some customers pair rock beds with mulch in the planting areas that still need organic matter, using rock only where drainage and permanence are the priority.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Burlington's clay loam, skip laying rock directly on bare soil. Fabric underneath keeps the stone from sinking into the clay over a few freeze thaw cycles, which is a real problem here given how many hard freezes hit between October and May. Without it, you will be raking rock out of mud within two or three winters instead of getting the decade of low-maintenance coverage this material is supposed to deliver.

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Rock traps fallen leaves instead of letting them break down into the bed, which matters in a city with as much street tree canopy as Burlington has. Plan on blowing or raking leaves out of rock beds each fall before the first frost, otherwise you get a wet mat sitting on top of the stone all winter that looks bad and holds moisture against foundations.

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If you are doing foundation beds and planting beds in the same yard, it is worth ordering rock and mulch as separate deliveries rather than trying to make one material do both jobs. Rock against the foundation handles drainage and permanence, mulch in planting beds feeds the clay loam soil that Burlington gardens generally need help with. Splitting the order this way saves you from re-doing a bed that was never suited to rock in the first place.

Decorative Stone in Burlington

Burlington's clay loam holds water through the wet spring melt, and a lot of homeowners near downtown and up toward the hill neighborhoods use rock to keep beds from turning to soup before the last frost clears in mid May. Rock does not compact into the clay the way bark mulch does, and it will not wash downhill the way loose material can on Burlington's slopes toward the lake. It is a common choice around foundations and downspouts here where drainage matters more than curb appeal alone. Just know it will not do anything for the clay's fertility, so keep it away from beds where you want to build better soil over time.

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 Burlington's clay soil without drainage problems?

Yes, rock actually performs better than mulch in clay loam because it will not compact into the soil surface or hold standing water the way organic mulch can. It is a common choice here for foundation beds and downspout areas specifically because Burlington's spring thaw leaves clay soaked for weeks. Just make sure the bed itself has somewhere for water to go, since rock does not fix poor grading.

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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 one and a quarter yards. Round up to a full 1.5 to 2 yards depending on whether you want 2 or 3 inches of coverage, since ordering short means a second delivery for what should be a one time job.

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When is the best time to install rock in Burlington?

Late spring after the last frost around May 10 through early fall before October is the easiest window, since the ground is workable and not frozen or saturated from snowmelt. That said, rock installs fine outside that window too as long as the ground is not frozen solid, unlike planting projects tied to the growing season.

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Where will the truck place the rock on delivery day?

We place the load in your driveway or another spot you specify at checkout, wherever is closest to your project and accessible for a delivery truck. Have that area cleared ahead of time and plan your route to the bed if you are moving material by wheelbarrow, especially if your yard has any grade change.

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

Rock makes more sense right against foundations and downspouts where drainage and permanence matter more than soil health, since it will not feed the clay loam or break down over time. Mulch is the better call for planting beds where you want organic matter working into the soil each season. Many Burlington yards use both, just in different zones.

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