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Columbia 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.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
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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 o...

At the standard 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a typical 300 square foot foundation bed runs close to 2 cubic yards. Going to 3 inches for better weed suppression drops coverage to roughly 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed in square feet first, then work backward from there to figure your order.

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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Columbia Landscape Rock Delivery

Columbia 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.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
Google Review

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 o...

At the standard 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a typical 300 square foot foundation bed runs close to 2 cubic yards. Going to 3 inches for better weed suppression drops coverage to roughly 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed in square feet first, then work backward from there to figure your order.

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 Columbia Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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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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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Landscape fabric underneath is what makes this a decade-long install instead of a rock pile full of weeds by next summer. A steel or aluminum edging strip keeps the stone from migrating into the lawn, especially useful on Columbia's sloped lots. Some customers pair rock borders with mulch in the planting beds themselves, since rock doesn't feed soil the way organic mulch does.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before you spread rock, not after, and overlap seams by at least 6 inches since Columbia's clay soil pushes debris up through gaps over time. Skip fabric around trees or shrubs you want to feed naturally, rock traps falling leaves instead of letting them break down into the soil, which starves plants that rely on organic matter for nutrients.

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The most common mistake we see is spreading rock too thin, under 2 inches lets weeds punch through fabric seams within a season. Go a full 2 to 3 inches and tamp it down as you go. Also avoid installing right before a heavy rain, Columbia's clay holds water long enough that freshly placed rock can shift or sink into softened ground before it settles.

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Because this 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, since matching stone color and size across two deliveries isn't guaranteed. Pair it with steel edging up front too, it costs less to install correctly at the start than to fix rock migration into the lawn later.

Decorative Stone in Columbia

Columbia sits on heavy clay that drains slowly, so beds near downspouts and foundations often stay soggy well into May. Landscape rock over fabric solves that by keeping water moving across the surface instead of pooling against your house. It also holds up through Missouri's freeze thaw cycles between the October and April frost dates without heaving or compacting the way clay itself does. Around the University of Missouri Columns and older Columbia neighborhoods with mature trees, rock beds are common because they don't need annual attention.

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 Columbia's clay soil without drainage problems?

Yes, rock actually performs better than mulch in clay soil because it doesn't hold moisture against the ground. Installed over fabric, it sheds water across the surface rather than letting it sit and compact the clay underneath. It's a solid choice for foundation beds and downspout areas where Columbia's soil tends to stay wet longest.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 200 square foot bed?

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 200 square foot bed needs roughly 1.25 cubic yards. Round up to 1.5 to account for uneven ground or edging loss. Going to 3 inches deep would need closer to 2 cubic yards for the same area.

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When's the best time to install rock in Columbia before winter?

Late summer through early fall, before the October 10 first frost, is ideal since the ground is workable and you avoid installing over frozen or saturated clay. Spring works too once you're past the April 18 last frost, but soil is often wetter then, which makes fabric laying and tamping harder.

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

We place the load wherever you specify, usually a driveway or the closest accessible point to your project area. Clear the drop zone ahead of time and put down a tarp or plywood if you want to protect pavement from staining. Steep or narrow driveways should be mentioned in advance so we can plan the drop correctly.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for a bed near my foundation?

Rock is the better long term choice against foundations since it doesn't need annual replacement and handles Columbia's freeze thaw cycles without breaking down. Mulch feeds soil and suits planting beds where you want organic matter working into the ground. Many customers use rock right against the house and mulch further out where plants benefit from it.

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