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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.
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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 r...

At a 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet, so a typical 200 to 300 square foot front bed runs roughly 1.5 to 2 cubic yards. Going to 3 inches for heavier drainage areas, like a spot below a downspout, cuts your coverage down proportionally, so order a bit more if depth matters more than square footage. Measure the bed first, then decide on depth before you order.

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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Carlisle Landscape Rock Delivery

Carlisle Landscape Rock Delivery

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$132.00 per Yard
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The best local landscape rock, without the guesswork.

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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.
Fadi Nofal
Fadi Nofal
Google Review

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 r...

At a 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet, so a typical 200 to 300 square foot front bed runs roughly 1.5 to 2 cubic yards. Going to 3 inches for heavier drainage areas, like a spot below a downspout, cuts your coverage down proportionally, so order a bit more if depth matters more than square footage. Measure the bed first, then decide on depth before you order.

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

1

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.

2

Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

3

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 Carlisle Folks

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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...

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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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Marie Pace

I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on...

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I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on time delivery, to perfect product placement was amazing. I needed more and I got it within 2 hours! I'm never doing this with bags again.

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Laura Christobek

We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. ...

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We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. We are impressed with the quality of the mulch, too! It is covering well - a great value!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric goes down first and is what makes rock a decade-long groundcover instead of a weed magnet within a year. Steel or aluminum edging keeps it out of the lawn and off the driveway, especially useful on properties near the Fairgrounds where gravel driveways already blur the line between rock and yard. A lot of Carlisle customers pair rock beds with mulch in planting areas that still need organic matter, using rock only where nothing is meant to grow.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Silt loam holds moisture longer than sandy soil, which means rock beds installed directly over bare ground in Carlisle tend to sink and let weeds root through within a couple seasons. Always lay a woven landscape fabric first, not the cheap perforated plastic sheeting, since it blocks weed seed from below while still letting water drain through the silt loam underneath instead of pooling on top.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The most common mistake we see locally is installing rock right up against foundation plantings that need real soil contact, like hostas or hydrangeas common in older Carlisle yards. Rock traps fallen leaves and starves roots of organic matter over time. Keep a mulch buffer around anything living and reserve rock for the dead zones, walkways, downspout aprons, and areas nobody is trying to grow in.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Because rock is a one time install rather than an annual refresh like mulch, it pays to slightly oversize your order rather than run short mid project. A partial second delivery costs more in time and hassle than a little extra rock sitting in reserve. If you are doing multiple beds, order all your cubic yards together and stage the pile centrally to minimize wheelbarrow trips across the yard.

Decorative Stone in Carlisle

Carlisle sits on silt loam, a soil that holds water and compacts easily when foot traffic or downspout runoff hits it. Rock over landscape fabric solves both problems at once, it keeps beds from turning to slop through our wet spring stretch before the April 25 last frost and it stops the silt loam from splashing up onto siding. Around the Fairgrounds area and older Carlisle neighborhoods with mature foundation plantings, rock is common along house perimeters where owners want a clean, low upkeep edge rather than another bed to weed. It does not feed soil, so keep it away from anything you want to actually grow.

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 over Carlisle's clay-heavy silt loam without drainage problems?

Yes, as long as fabric goes down first. Silt loam holds water, so rock without fabric or grading will trap moisture at the base and eventually shift or sink. With proper fabric and a slight grade away from the foundation, rock actually improves drainage compared to bare soil or mulch in wet spots.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 250 square foot bed along my foundation?

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 250 square foot bed needs roughly 1.5 cubic yards. Round up to 2 cubic yards if you want a slightly deeper 3 inch layer near downspouts or high traffic corners where settling is more likely.

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What is the best time of year to install landscape rock in Carlisle?

Anytime the ground is not frozen or saturated works, but late spring after the April 25 last frost or early fall before October 20 gives you the driest soil conditions for laying fabric properly. Avoid installing right after heavy rain, since silt loam gets soft and compacts unevenly under foot traffic.

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Where will the rock be dropped and do I need a special access point?

We place the load on your driveway or a curb-adjacent spot you designate at checkout, wherever a delivery truck can safely reach. Just make sure the area is clear and wide enough for a dump, and let us know ahead of time if your driveway has tight clearance or a slope.

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

Choose rock for permanent, low-maintenance areas like foundation borders or downspout zones where you are not growing anything, since it is a one time install that lasts years. Choose mulch for beds with plants that need organic matter and moisture retention, since rock traps leaves and does not feed the soil the way mulch does.

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