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Cape Coral 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, or less coverage if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed's length and width, decide on depth based on how much wear the area gets, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want to get right. Most front yard beds in Cape Coral run 2 to 5 cubic yards depending on size.

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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Cape Coral Landscape Rock Delivery

Cape Coral 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, or less coverage if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed's length and width, decide on depth based on how much wear the area gets, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want to get right. Most front yard beds in Cape Coral run 2 to 5 cubic yards depending on size.

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 Cape Coral 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, so budget for it if your beds do not already have it. Edging, whether steel or paver, keeps sandy soil from creeping into the rock over time. Some customers pair rock beds with mulch in planting areas nearby, using rock where they want permanence and mulch where they want the soil fed.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Cape Coral's sandy soil, skip landscape fabric alone and add a compacted base layer first, even just a thin layer of screenings, or the rock will slowly sink and mix with the sand underneath over a few rainy seasons. This is especially true near canal-adjacent lots where the water table sits close to the surface. A little prep work now saves you from having to pull rock and re-level in a few years.

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The biggest mistake we see is installing rock right up against foundation walls without a gap for drainage. Cape Coral's storms dump fast, and rock packed too tight against stucco can hold moisture against the wall. Leave a couple inches of clearance and slope the bed slightly away from the house so water moves off instead of pooling.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock costs more upfront than mulch but you are not buying it again next year, which matters in a market where labor and delivery add up. Pairing a rock border with mulched planting beds behind it lets you spend on permanence where it counts, like high traffic zones, and save the organic mulch spending for actual garden beds that benefit from it.

Decorative Stone in Cape Coral

Cape Coral sits at 7 feet elevation with sandy soil that drains fast but holds nothing back during summer downpours, and rock does not wash out or float the way bark mulch can near canals and low spots. Zone 10a means no real winter to freeze and heave the base, so a properly prepped rock bed stays put year after year. Homeowners here use it heavily around downspouts and foundation lines where sandy soil erodes under a hose or heavy rain. It also suits the low-maintenance yards common near the Yacht Club area where owners want a finished look without weekly upkeep.

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 well in Cape Coral's sandy soil?

Yes, rock actually performs better than mulch in sandy conditions since it does not decompose or wash into the sand the way organic mulch can. Just add a fabric barrier and ideally a compacted base layer so the rock stays on top instead of settling into the sand over time. It's a solid long term choice for foundation beds and downspout areas.

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

At a standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs roughly 2 cubic yards. If you want better weed control at 3 inches, plan closer to 3 cubic yards. Always round up slightly since bed shapes are rarely perfectly even.

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When is the best time to install rock in Cape Coral?

Anytime works since Cape Coral does not really have a hard freeze, but many people install after the summer rainy season tapers off, around Zone 10a's mild winter stretch, so the ground is drier and easier to grade. Since this is a one time install, timing is more about your own schedule than the climate.

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Where will the rock be dropped and do I need to be home?

The load is placed in your driveway or another accessible spot you specify at checkout, and someone should be available to confirm placement. Make sure the drop area is clear of vehicles and has enough room for our truck to maneuver, especially on canal front lots with tighter driveways.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for my front yard beds?

Rock makes sense if you want a permanent, low maintenance look and don't mind that it doesn't feed the soil, while mulch suits beds with plants that benefit from organic matter breaking down. Many Cape Coral yards use rock along foundations and downspouts and mulch in planting beds where soil health matters more.

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