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Cincinnati 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.
Donna Nedrow
Donna Nedrow
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Great service. We ordered topsoil from Mulch Mound and the best experience. Thank you so much!

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for groundcover and foundation beds. If you want a deeper 3 inch layer for heavier drainage areas, plan on roughly 108 square feet per yard instead. Measure your bed in square feet first, then divide by the coverage number that matches your depth.

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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Cincinnati Landscape Rock Delivery

Cincinnati 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.
Donna Nedrow
Donna Nedrow
Google Review

Great service. We ordered topsoil from Mulch Mound and the best experience. Thank you so much!

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for groundcover and foundation beds. If you want a deeper 3 inch layer for heavier drainage areas, plan on roughly 108 square feet per yard instead. Measure your bed in square feet first, then divide by the coverage number that matches your depth.

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 Cincinnati Folks

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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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is worth doing right the first time, since rock over fabric can last a decade with minimal upkeep. Edging material helps keep the stone contained and out of the lawn, especially useful with Cincinnati's clay soil which shifts more than sandy ground. Some customers also order a load of mulch for planting beds that need organic matter, keeping rock reserved for the areas where drainage matters more than soil health.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Cincinnati clay drains slowly, so before laying fabric and rock around a foundation or downspout, check that the grade actually slopes away from the house first. Rock will not fix a drainage problem caused by bad grading, it just sits on top of the water. Spend an afternoon confirming slope with a level before you commit a full yard of stone to a spot that will still puddle after a spring rain.

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The most common mistake is skipping fabric to save time, then dealing with rock sinking into clay soil within two seasons. Once stone works its way down into wet clay it's nearly impossible to fully remove without excavating the bed. Lay fabric first, even though it adds a step, because pulling rock back out of Cincinnati clay is a miserable weekend project nobody wants to repeat.

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Order slightly more than your calculated total if you're covering ground near mature trees, since roots and low spots eat up extra material fast. It costs less in time and delivery fees to have a small pile left over than to schedule a second load for an extra 10 square feet. Leftover rock is easy to store dry and use later for edging touch ups.

Decorative Stone in Cincinnati

Cincinnati's clay soil holds water longer than sandy ground, which makes rock a smart choice around foundations and downspout outlets where mulch would stay soggy and break down fast. With freeze and thaw cycles running from mid October through late April, organic mulch here compacts and needs replacing, but rock stone does not decompose or wash out the same way. A lot of Queen City homeowners near the older housing stock along the river bluffs use rock beds to manage grading issues without fighting the clay every season. It also holds up well against the freeze heave that cracks and shifts loose gravel over a Cincinnati winter.

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 with Cincinnati's clay soil around my house?

Yes, rock is actually a better fit than mulch in clay heavy spots because it does not hold moisture against the soil the way organic material does. It is especially useful around foundations and downspouts where clay already drains slowly and standing water is a recurring issue. Just make sure the grade slopes away from the house before installing.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 300 square foot bed?

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs just under 2 cubic yards. If you want a deeper 3 inch layer for better drainage, plan closer to 3 cubic yards for the same area. Round up slightly to avoid running short mid project.

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

Anytime after the ground thaws in spring through before the first hard frost in mid October works fine, since rock is not seasonal like planting. Many people install in early fall once summer heat breaks, since it is easier to work the clay soil when it is not baked hard or waterlogged. Unlike mulch, this is a one time job, not an annual refresh.

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Where will the rock be dropped and do I need to move it myself?

Delivery is placed in your driveway or another spot you specify at checkout, and the crew does not spread or install it for you. Make sure there is clear access for the truck and a path to your beds if the drop spot is not right next to where you're working. Clear vehicles or obstacles from the delivery area ahead of time.

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Should I choose landscape rock or mulch for beds near my foundation?

Rock is generally the better choice near foundations and downspouts because it handles moisture without breaking down, while mulch traps water against clay soil and needs replacing yearly. Rock does not feed the soil though, so if you have plants that want organic matter nearby, mulch or a mixed approach works better for those specific beds.

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