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Carbondale 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 the standard 2 inch install depth, or less if you go closer to 3 inches for heavier foot traffic areas. Measure your bed length by width, decide on depth based on how much wear the area gets, and order in full cubic yards since this material is sold that way, not by the bag. Most Carbondale front yard beds and foundation borders run 3 to 6 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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Carbondale Landscape Rock Delivery

Carbondale 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 the standard 2 inch install depth, or less if you go closer to 3 inches for heavier foot traffic areas. Measure your bed length by width, decide on depth based on how much wear the area gets, and order in full cubic yards since this material is sold that way, not by the bag. Most Carbondale front yard beds and foundation borders run 3 to 6 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 Carbondale 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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Landscape fabric goes down before the rock and is what keeps this a decade long install instead of a weed patch by next summer. Edging material, whether metal or paver, keeps the stone contained along walkways and away from grass. Some customers also order a smaller load of mulch for planting beds where they want organic matter feeding the soil instead of rock sitting on top.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before spreading rock in Carbondale's silt loam. This soil holds moisture and without a barrier, rock will slowly sink into the ground over a few seasons and weeds will push through from below. Overlap fabric seams by several inches and pin them down before the delivery arrives so you are not fighting wind on install day near open Shawnee area lots.

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Rock traps falling leaves rather than breaking them down like mulch does, which matters here given the tree cover around SIU and nearby wooded areas. Plan on blowing or raking beds out each fall before the November 1 frost date, otherwise trapped leaf litter holds moisture against the stone and invites weed seeds to root in the debris layer.

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Order slightly more than your calculated cubic yards, since spreading rock evenly at 2 to 3 inches always uses a bit more than flat math suggests once you account for slopes and edges. It is a one time purchase in most cases, so a little extra up front costs less hassle than a second delivery for a small top off later.

Decorative Stone in Carbondale

Carbondale sits on silt loam that compacts easily and drains slowly, which means bare soil beds near the SIU campus and older neighborhoods tend to stay soggy well after storms clear the Shawnee National Forest area. Rock over landscape fabric solves that by keeping mulch beds from turning into mud pits, especially around downspouts where water concentrates. With freeze thaw cycles between the April 8 last frost and the November 1 first frost, loose organic mulch shifts and washes, but screened stone stays put. It is a common choice here for foundation borders and low maintenance front yard beds that people do not want to redo every year.

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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How long will landscape rock actually last in Carbondale before I need to redo it?

With fabric underneath, landscape rock typically holds up for a decade or more since it does not break down like mulch. You may need to top off low spots or areas that get heavy foot traffic, but this is a one time install for most beds, not an annual refresh like organic mulch requires.

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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 roughly 2 cubic yards. If you want a deeper 3 inch layer for better weed suppression, plan closer to 3 cubic yards for that same area.

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When is the best time to install landscape rock here?

Late spring after the April 8 last frost through early fall works well, once the ground has dried out from spring rain and before leaves start dropping heavily in October. Installing before leaf fall means less debris to clean out of fresh rock right after you finish the job.

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Where will the rock be placed when it is delivered?

The truck drops the load as close to your project area as the driveway or a hard surface allows, since a full cubic yard load is heavy and will rut soft ground or grass. Let us know at checkout if access is tight so we can plan the drop spot before the truck arrives.

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Should I use rock or mulch around my foundation?

Rock is the better choice against foundations since it does not hold moisture against siding the way organic mulch can, and it will not need replacing every year or two. Mulch is better suited to planting beds where you want organic matter breaking down and feeding the soil around root systems.

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