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Chesapeake 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 a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most beds and groundcover areas. For heavier coverage or areas that see foot traffic, figure closer to 3 inches and adjust your square footage estimate down. Measure your bed in square feet, decide on depth, and order by the cubic yard rather than guessing with bags.

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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Chesapeake Landscape Rock Delivery

Chesapeake Landscape Rock Delivery

4.7
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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 a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most beds and groundcover areas. For heavier coverage or areas that see foot traffic, figure closer to 3 inches and adjust your square footage estimate down. Measure your bed in square feet, decide on depth, and order by the cubic yard rather than guessing with bags.

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 Chesapeake 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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade-long install instead of a weed patch by next summer. Edging material keeps rock contained and out of the lawn, especially useful on the sloped beds common around Chesapeake foundations. Some customers pair rock borders with mulch in the planting beds themselves, since rock doesn't feed soil the way organic material does.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Chesapeake's sandy clay soil compacts under standing rock beds faster than sandier soils elsewhere in Virginia, so a proper fabric layer matters more here than in drier climates. Skip the cheap felt fabric, it tears within a season under the moisture load this region sees. Use a woven landscape fabric rated for heavy soil contact, overlap seams by at least 6 inches, and pin every 18 inches so rock doesn't shift into gaps during heavy rain events.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see locally is installing rock too deep, thinking more is better. At 3 inches or more, rock starts trapping fallen leaves from the oaks and pines common in Chesapeake yards, and that organic buildup breaks down fabric from underneath within a few years. Stick to 2 to 3 inches and plan on an annual leaf blow-out in fall before the first frost around November 10.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Because rock is a one time install rather than an annual refresh like mulch, it pays to size the order right the first time rather than ordering light and topping off later. Mixed loads settle unevenly if you add rock from a different batch months later, since color and stone size can vary slightly between deliveries. One full order sized to your square footage keeps the bed looking uniform for years.

Decorative Stone in Chesapeake

Chesapeake sits low, at about 12 feet elevation, with sandy clay soil that drains slower than you'd expect and holds moisture around foundations after the region's frequent rain. Rock over fabric sheds that water away from the house instead of letting it pool the way mulch beds do. It's a common fix around downspouts and low spots where organic mulch just breaks down and washes out. In zone 8a, freeze and thaw isn't the issue here, standing water and soil compaction are, and rock handles both better than anything organic.

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 Chesapeake's clay soil?

Yes, rock actually performs better than mulch in the sandy clay common here because it doesn't hold moisture against the soil surface the way organic material does. Installed over fabric, it sheds water instead of absorbing it, which helps around foundations and low-lying yards near the Great Dismal Swamp area where drainage is already a challenge.

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How much rock do I need for a 200 square foot bed?

At the standard 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 200 square foot bed needs a little over 1.2 cubic yards. Most people round up to 1.5 yards to account for settling and uneven bed edges, since running short mid-project means scheduling a second delivery.

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When is the best time to install landscape rock in Chesapeake?

Anytime outside of heavy rain stretches works, since rock isn't temperature sensitive like planting is. Many people install after the last frost around March 30 when they're already doing spring yard cleanup, or in early fall before leaves start dropping heavily, since a clean bed makes fall leaf removal easier.

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

Delivery is scheduled at checkout, and the load gets placed in a driveway or accessible spot you specify with the truck able to reach it. Clear the drop area beforehand and put down a tarp or plywood if you want to protect concrete or asphalt from staining.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for beds around my house?

Rock makes sense for foundation beds, downspout areas, and low-maintenance groundcover since it's a one time install that lasts years without refreshing. Mulch is better where you have plants that benefit from organic matter breaking down into the soil, since rock never feeds the ground the way mulch does. Many Chesapeake yards use both, rock near the house and mulch in planting beds.

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