About this landscape rock

Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.

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Landscape rock covers about 162 square feet per cubic yard at a 2 inch depth, and at 3 inches you get closer to 108 square feet from the same yard. Measure your bed's length and width, decide on depth based on whether it is a walkway edge or a full groundcover bed, and order by the cubic yard rather than guessing bag counts. Most front yard beds in Clarksville run one to three cubic yards depending on how much of the lot is in rock versus turf.

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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About this landscape rock

Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.

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 r...

Landscape rock covers about 162 square feet per cubic yard at a 2 inch depth, and at 3 inches you get closer to 108 square feet from the same yard. Measure your bed's length and width, decide on depth based on whether it is a walkway edge or a full groundcover bed, and order by the cubic yard rather than guessing bag counts. Most front yard beds in Clarksville run one to three cubic yards depending on how much of the lot is in rock versus turf.

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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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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Landscape fabric underneath is the real partner here, since it is what keeps the rock from sinking into Clarksville's clay over time. A steel or aluminum edging strip keeps the stone from migrating into the lawn when mowers pass close by. If any part of the bed borders plantings that want organic matter, consider keeping that section in mulch instead and using rock only where drainage and permanence matter most.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Before you spread anything, compact and grade the clay subsoil beneath the fabric. Clarksville clay shifts a little through wet winters and dry summers, and rock laid over an uneven or soft base will settle unevenly within a year or two, leaving low spots that collect water. A few passes with a hand tamper before fabric goes down makes the whole install hold its shape for the long haul.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see is skipping the fabric to save a step. Without it, rock sinks straight into clay within a season and weeds punch through from below almost immediately. Fabric is what turns this into the one time install it is supposed to be, and it is far cheaper to lay correctly the first time than to pull rock back up and start over.

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Rock traps falling leaves rather than absorbing them like mulch does, so plan on blowing or raking beds clear each fall, especially with the tree cover common around older Clarksville neighborhoods. If a bed borders shrubs or perennials that benefit from organic matter breaking down into the soil, keep mulch there and reserve rock for open groundcover or foundation strips where that tradeoff does not matter.

Decorative Stone in Clarksville

Clarksville sits on heavy clay that drains slowly, and that means beds near the house or along a downspout line stay soggy longer than people expect. Rock laid over landscape fabric solves that by keeping the surface dry and stable instead of trapping moisture against your clay subsoil. With zone 7a winters bringing freeze and thaw cycles, an organic mulch breaks down fast and needs yearly refreshing, while rock stays put through the cold snaps. It is a common choice around foundations near Fort Campbell area homes, where low upkeep matters more than a lush planting bed.

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 in my clay soil beds without turning into a muddy mess?

Yes, as long as fabric goes down first. The fabric separates the rock from the clay so water drains through instead of mixing the two into mud. Skipping fabric is the one thing that causes rock to sink and mix with clay over a season or two, especially in Clarksville's heavier soil.

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

At a 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 weed suppression, plan closer to 3 cubic yards for the same area.

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Is there a bad time of year to install rock in Clarksville?

Not really, since rock does not depend on growing conditions the way plants or grass seed do. Many people install after the first frost around late October when yard work slows down, or before last frost in early April when they are refreshing beds for spring. Just avoid working the clay subsoil when it is saturated from heavy rain, since it compacts poorly wet.

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Where will the rock be placed on my property when it arrives?

It gets dropped at the driveway or staging spot you specify at checkout, so make sure that area is clear and accessible for a delivery truck beforehand. If your access is tight or on a slope, let us know the details when you place the order so the load lands somewhere you can actually move it from.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for my front bed?

Rock makes sense if you want a one time install with minimal upkeep, especially near foundations or downspouts where drainage matters more than soil health. Mulch is the better call for beds with plants that benefit from organic matter breaking down into Clarksville's clay. Many yards here end up using both, rock for open areas and mulch around the plantings.

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