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Chillicothe Stone Delivery

About this stone

A 1 to 2 inch blend of decorative stone. The mixed sizing creates naturally varied coverage with great drainage for beds and borders.
A. Gaige Brunner
A. Gaige Brunner
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I used Mulch Mound to have 3 cubic yards of garden soil delivered. The process was easy and I love that I didn't have to call anyone. I placed my order online, picked my delivery date, laid out my tarp and the dirt was delivered. My delivery had to be pushed back, but I was ke...

Chillicothe Stone Delivery

Chillicothe Stone Delivery

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$80.00 per yard
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About this stone

A 1 to 2 inch blend of decorative stone. The mixed sizing creates naturally varied coverage with great drainage for beds and borders.
A. Gaige Brunner
A. Gaige Brunner
Google Review

I used Mulch Mound to have 3 cubic yards of garden soil delivered. The process was easy and I love that I didn't have to call anyone. I placed my order online, picked my delivery date, laid out my tarp and the dirt was delivered. My delivery had to be pushed back, but I was ke...

For most decorative and pathway applications in Chillicothe, a three to four inch depth provides adequate coverage and stability through Zone 6b freeze-thaw cycles without requiring a heavy base layer. Drainage applications along slopes or downspout areas benefit from a four to six inch depth to handle the high-volume runoff that Chillicothe's 44 inches of annual rainfall can produce during spring storm events.
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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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Choose your stone

Make sure you adjust the quantity to your home's needs. You can use our calculator to estimate how much you'll need.

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

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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 Chillicothe Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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A. Gaige Brunner
A. Gaige Brunner

I used Mulch Mound to have 3 cubic yards of garden soil delivered. The process was easy and I love that I didn't have to call anyone. I placed my o...

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I used Mulch Mound to have 3 cubic yards of garden soil delivered. The process was easy and I love that I didn't have to call anyone. I placed my order online, picked my delivery date, laid out my tarp and the dirt was delivered. My delivery had to be pushed back, but I was kept informed via text, which was great. So why not 5 stars? The description of garden soil on the website is "A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with." What I got was more like fill dirt. It had a lot of gravel, a lot of clay, and random trash mixed in. I didn't test the soil to see if it actually had "amendments" because I already have compost and alpaca manure ready to add, but if I'd known the quality of the dirt was going to be the same as the bagged dirt I bought last year, I probably would have gotten 2 yards of top soil and a yard of leaf compost for better quality, especially since the leaf compost is cheaper. Photo of my mountain of dirt and just some of the trash I found in it.

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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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Measure the length and width of each stone coverage area in feet and decide on your target depth, typically two to four inches for decorative areas and four to six inches for drainage channels and high-runoff zones. Enter those dimensions into our stone calculator to get an accurate tonnage or cubic yard estimate before placing your order. Stone is significantly heavier than mulch or soil, so accurate measurements help you avoid ordering more than you can efficiently move and place across your Chillicothe property in a single working session.

Complete Your Outdoor Stone Project

Pair your stone delivery with a bulk topsoil order to build up and properly grade any low areas near your stone drainage channels before the stone goes down for a finished installation. Adding a layer of hardwood mulch in the planted beds adjacent to your stone features creates a clean transition and keeps Chillicothe's silt loam from washing into your new stone work during heavy spring rains.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Before laying any stone on a Chillicothe property, check the grade of the area to confirm water will move away from your house foundation and not pool behind the stone installation. Silt loam soil can create deceptively flat-looking surfaces that actually drain toward structures during heavy rain. A simple level check across the project area before spreading stone prevents significant rework later, especially after the first major spring rainfall reveals where water actually flows across your specific yard.

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Stone pathways and seating areas in Chillicothe benefit from a thin border of steel or aluminum landscape edging installed before the stone is spread. This edging keeps stone from migrating into adjacent lawn areas over time and gives the installation a clean, finished appearance that holds up season after season. Without containment, the repeated foot traffic and freeze-thaw movement that Chillicothe winters produce will gradually scatter stone across surrounding grass and planting beds.

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Chillicothe receives 44 inches of rainfall annually, which means stone installations near downspouts, slopes, or drainage swales will regularly handle fast-moving water at high volume during spring storms. Use a heavier stone in those areas, at least one to two inches in diameter, since lighter pea gravel and small decorative stones migrate with fast-moving water rather than staying in position. Larger stone stays grounded and continues directing flow effectively even during Chillicothe's most intense spring storm events.

The Unique Landscape of Chillicothe

Decorative and functional stone is one of the most practical landscaping investments for Chillicothe properties because it handles the region's wet weather without deteriorating the way organic materials do over time. With 44 inches of rainfall annually, areas around downspouts, along walkways, and at the base of slopes are constant erosion trouble spots that stone addresses permanently rather than seasonally. Chillicothe's silt loam is especially susceptible to surface movement during heavy rain events, and a layer of gravel or river stone over those vulnerable areas stops erosion at the source before it carries fine soil particles off the property. Stone pathways and decorative borders also reduce the amount of lawn area that needs regular mowing and upkeep during Chillicothe's growing season from mid-April through early October. Unlike mulch or soil amendments, stone does not break down or require seasonal replenishment, making it a smart long-term choice for high-traffic or hard-to-maintain areas throughout a Chillicothe landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What type of stone works best for drainage along the side of a Chillicothe house?

A clean washed gravel in the three-eighths inch to three-quarter inch range works best for drainage channels and downspout splash zones in Chillicothe. The rounded or angular particles allow water to move freely downward rather than compacting, and over silt loam soil that already drains slowly, a gravel channel lined with landscape fabric creates a reliable path for heavy spring rains to follow without eroding the fine soil particles underneath.

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Will decorative stone help control erosion on my sloped Chillicothe backyard?

Yes, stone is one of the most effective erosion control materials for sloped Chillicothe properties. Silt loam on a slope is highly vulnerable to surface washing during the region's frequent and sometimes intense spring rainstorms. River rock or larger flat stones placed along slope channels and around landscape plants slow the velocity of runoff water, allowing it to absorb into the soil rather than carrying fine silt particles downhill and off the property entirely.

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How deep should I lay stone for a garden pathway in my Chillicothe yard?

A depth of three to four inches is the right range for a stable garden pathway in Chillicothe. The freeze and thaw cycles common in Zone 6b winters cause ground movement that can shift thin stone layers out of alignment over time, especially in areas with saturated silt loam beneath the surface. A deeper stone base resists that movement better and stays level through the repeated frost cycles that Chillicothe sees from October through March.

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Can I use stone instead of mulch in my low-maintenance areas and still have healthy plants?

Stone works well as a mulch alternative in Chillicothe for plants that prefer dry, well-drained conditions such as ornamental grasses, lavender, and certain native perennials suited to Zone 6b. However, stone does not add organic matter to the silt loam soil the way hardwood mulch does, and it can raise soil temperatures in summer beyond what some plants tolerate well. Use stone in beds with drought-tolerant species and reserve organic mulch for beds with moisture-sensitive perennials and flowering shrubs.

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What stone size is best for a fire pit or seating area in a Chillicothe backyard?

Pea gravel in the three-eighths inch range is a popular and practical choice for fire pit and seating areas in Chillicothe. It is comfortable underfoot, drains quickly after rain, and is easy to rake level when foot traffic disturbs it. A four-inch depth over a layer of compacted base material keeps the pea gravel from sinking into the silt loam below, which tends to shift and settle when weight is repeatedly applied across Chillicothe's wet spring and fall seasons.

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How do I prevent the stone in my Chillicothe landscape from sinking into the soil over time?

Installing landscape fabric beneath your stone layer before spreading is the most effective way to prevent sinking in Chillicothe's silt loam. The fabric keeps fine soil particles from migrating upward into the stone over time, which is a common problem in silt-heavy soils that stay moist for extended periods. For pathways and high-traffic areas, a compacted gravel base below the decorative stone layer adds structural support that resists the settling Chillicothe's wet winters routinely cause.

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Is river rock or crushed limestone better for a garden border in Chillicothe?

Both work well in Chillicothe, but they serve slightly different purposes. River rock offers a smooth, natural look and is completely neutral in soil chemistry, which matters for acid-loving plants like azaleas and blueberries. Crushed limestone is more angular so it locks together better along border edges, and it has a mild liming effect on the soil below, which can benefit Chillicothe's silt loam if a soil test shows the pH is below the ideal range for your specific plantings.

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