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Charleston 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.
Moriah Glende
Moriah Glende
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Very easy to place order online for our exact needs and very flexible for when we needed

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed's length and width, multiply for square footage, then divide by 162 to get a rough yard count at standard depth. Most Charleston front yard beds and downspout aprons run one to three cubic yards total.

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.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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Charleston Landscape Rock Delivery

Charleston 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.
Moriah Glende
Moriah Glende
Google Review

Very easy to place order online for our exact needs and very flexible for when we needed

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed's length and width, multiply for square footage, then divide by 162 to get a rough yard count at standard depth. Most Charleston front yard beds and downspout aprons run one to three cubic yards total.

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.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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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 Charleston Folks

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Charles Conley
Charles Conley

From the time I placed the order to the delivery it was quick and professional. I will highly recommend and will use them from now on.

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Alison Garcia
Alison Garcia

Great experience with mulch mound. Their online calculator made it easy to estimate how many yards of mulch I needed and delivery was quick. I woul...

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Great experience with mulch mound. Their online calculator made it easy to estimate how many yards of mulch I needed and delivery was quick. I would definitely recommend them for your future projects.

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is worth the extra step here, since it keeps the rock from sinking into Charleston's loose sandy soil over time. Steel or aluminum edging helps hold a clean line along driveways and walkways, and a run of mulch in adjacent planting beds gives the rock a visual break where you actually want organic matter feeding the soil.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Charleston's sandy loam, skip skimping on fabric prep. The soil is loose enough that rock without a barrier will slowly work its way down and mix with the dirt within a couple years, especially near downspouts where water concentrates. Lay heavy landscape fabric, overlap seams by several inches, and pin it well before the rock goes down. This single step is what separates a bed that still looks sharp in five years from one that needs to be dug out and redone.

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The biggest mistake we see locally is placing rock against foundation beds that also hold shrubs or perennials. Rock traps fallen leaves from the live oaks common throughout Charleston yards, and without organic breakdown feeding the soil, plants in that bed will struggle over time. Reserve rock for true groundcover zones and downspout aprons, and keep planting beds in mulch where roots need nutrients.

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Order landscape rock as a one time install rather than planning for refreshes, since that is the real advantage over mulch. A well prepped rock bed with fabric underneath can go a decade or more without needing topping off, which changes the math over time even though mulch costs less per yard upfront. Combine rock zones with mulched planting beds so each material is doing the job it is actually good at.

Decorative Stone in Charleston

Charleston's sandy loam drains quickly on its own, so rock beds here rarely sit wet, which means less concern about the stone trapping moisture against foundations. With a growing zone of 8b and a long humid season, organic mulches break down fast and need replacing, but rock stays put through the heat and the rain that defines a Charleston summer. It works well tucked along the base of raised and historic homes near downtown, including the kind of narrow side yards you see around Rainbow Row. Just keep it away from beds where you want plants to feed off decomposing material, since rock gives nothing back to sandy soil that already needs help holding nutrients.

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 well in Charleston's humidity and rain?

Yes, landscape rock handles Charleston's wet summers better than organic mulch does. It will not break down, mold, or wash away the way mulch can during heavy storms, and the sandy loam underneath already drains well, so water rarely pools in a rock bed long enough to cause problems.

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

A typical downspout apron runs 4 feet by 6 feet, about 24 square feet, which needs roughly a sixth of a cubic yard at 2 inches deep. Most people round up to a quarter yard to account for the extra depth needed right where water discharges.

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Is there a best time of year to install landscape rock in Charleston?

Late fall through early spring, before the last frost around March 10, is easiest on you as the installer since you avoid the heaviest heat and humidity. That said, rock is not season sensitive to install correctly, so any time of year works as long as the ground isn't saturated from recent rain.

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Where will the truck place the rock on delivery day?

The load is placed at the driveway, curb, or staging area you specify during checkout. Make sure there is clear access for a delivery truck, and note any low hanging branches or narrow gates, since Charleston's older neighborhoods sometimes have tighter access than newer construction.

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

Choose rock for permanent groundcover zones like foundation lines or downspout areas where you want a one time install with no annual refresh. Choose mulch for beds with live plants that benefit from organic matter breaking into the sandy loam. Many Charleston yards use both, rock for structure and mulch where things are actually growing.

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