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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.
Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich
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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my orde...

At a 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed's length and width, decide whether you want a leaner 2 inch layer or a fuller 3 inch layer, and order in full cubic yards since this is not a material you want to run short on mid-project. Most Chicago front beds and foundation strips run one to three yards depending on how much of the yard is being converted.

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 ton is approximately 2,000 pounds. Coverage varies by stone type and depth, but as a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 80-100 square feet at 2 inches deep.

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Chicago Landscape Rock Delivery

Chicago 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.
Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich
Google Review

One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my orde...

At a 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed's length and width, decide whether you want a leaner 2 inch layer or a fuller 3 inch layer, and order in full cubic yards since this is not a material you want to run short on mid-project. Most Chicago front beds and foundation strips run one to three yards depending on how much of the yard is being converted.

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 ton is approximately 2,000 pounds. Coverage varies by stone type and depth, but as a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 80-100 square feet at 2 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 Chicago Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich

One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked ...

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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my order in for the next day online and they came right at 9 AM. The employee who dropped off the mulch did a great job, putting it right on the tarp I laid out, she even made sure none of it got on the yard and double checked the truck bed to make sure it all came out. The mulch was exactly what I needed and arrived right on time.

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Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper

We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering...

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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were on time, they were able to deliver in 48 hours, they were generous with the portion (we got 9 yards and it felt like a FULL nine yards!), the driver was polite! We have ordered from reputable places, and there is always a little trash in the mulch. The mulch we recv'd from Mulch Mound had barely any... we were pleasant surprised!!! Color was great! Not to mention - the price was competitive and LOWER than other mulch places around. We will use again !! Highly recommend! Thanks Mulch Mound!

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Landscaping fabric underneath is what makes this a decade-long install instead of a weed patch, and edging keeps the rock from creeping into the lawn or the driveway. Some Chicago yards pair a rock border with mulch in the planting pockets themselves, since rock against foundations and mulch around perennials gives each area what it actually needs.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscaping fabric before the rock goes down, not after, and overlap seams by at least six inches since Chicago's clay soil holds moisture long enough for weeds to push through any gap. Skipping fabric means you are pulling grass out of gravel within two seasons. Pin the fabric down every few feet so it does not shift when you are spreading the first layer of stone on top of it.

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The biggest mistake is treating rock like mulch and expecting it to feed the soil, it will not, and it traps falling leaves instead of breaking them down. Plan on blowing or raking leaves out of rock beds each fall before Chicago's first frost, otherwise they mat down and rot into the stone, creating a layer where weeds get a foothold by spring.

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Rock is a one-time cost compared to mulch you replace annually, so it pays off fastest in beds you do not want to revisit, foundation lines, downspout aprons, side yards that get little foot traffic. Save mulch for planting beds where you actually want organic matter breaking down into the clay, and use rock where drainage and permanence matter more than soil building.

Decorative Stone in Chicago

Chicago's silty clay drains slowly, and anywhere water sheets off a roof or pools near a foundation, organic mulch turns to sludge by midsummer. Rock does not break down, so it holds its line through the freeze thaw cycles that come with zone 6a winters, from the October frost through the last frost in May. It is a common choice under downspouts and along foundation beds around the city, places where wet clay and wood mulch do not get along. Once it is set over fabric, it is largely done working with the soil rather than fighting it.

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 does landscape rock actually last in Chicago yards before it needs replacing?

With fabric underneath, landscape rock typically holds its look for a decade or more since it does not decompose the way mulch does. Chicago's freeze thaw cycles can shift stone slightly over years, so occasional raking to redistribute it is normal, but you are not buying replacement yards annually like you would with organic mulch.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a typical front bed?

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, so a 200 square foot bed at 3 inches runs close to two cubic yards. Measure your actual bed footprint first, then decide on depth, since going from 2 to 3 inches adds roughly 50 percent more material to the order.

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When is the best time to install rock before Chicago's winter sets in?

Late summer through early fall works well, ideally finishing before the October 1 first frost so the fabric and edging have settled before ground freeze. Installing in dry conditions is easier since Chicago's silty clay gets heavy and sticky when wet, making it harder to get a level base under the fabric.

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Where will the delivery truck place the rock and what do I need to prepare?

Delivery is scheduled at checkout, and the load is placed at your driveway or curb wherever the truck can safely access. Clear a space at least as wide as a standard driveway apron, and keep in mind clay soil can get soft after rain, so a dry access path helps the truck get close without leaving ruts.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for beds near my house's foundation?

Rock is generally the better call around foundations since it does not hold moisture against siding the way mulch can, and it will not need replacing every year. It does trap leaves and offers nothing to the soil, so if you have plants nearby that want organic matter, keep rock along the foundation itself and use mulch a foot or two out where things are actually growing.

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