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Columbus Landscape Rock Delivery

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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 thinner end of that range. Measure your bed length by width, decide on 2 inches for a lighter look or 3 inches for better weed suppression, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want to get right the first time. Most front foundation beds in Columbus run somewhere between 2 and 4 cubic yards.

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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Columbus Landscape Rock Delivery

Columbus Landscape Rock Delivery

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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 thinner end of that range. Measure your bed length by width, decide on 2 inches for a lighter look or 3 inches for better weed suppression, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want to get right the first time. Most front foundation beds in Columbus run somewhere between 2 and 4 cubic yards.

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.

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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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Landscape fabric underneath is what keeps this a decade-long install instead of a weed patch by year two. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the rock from migrating into the lawn during mowing, which matters more on silt loam yards that get soft after rain. A lot of Columbus customers pair rock beds near the house with mulch further out where they still want plants to get organic matter.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before the rock goes down, not after, and overlap seams by at least six inches. In Columbus silt loam, skipping fabric means the soil works its way up through the stone within a couple of seasons, and once that happens you are hand sifting rock to fix it. Pin the fabric at the edges so it does not shift when you are shoveling the first loads in.

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Rock does not compost or feed the soil, and it traps falling leaves instead of breaking them down, so keep it away from beds where you want shrubs or perennials to get organic matter over time. It works best right against the foundation or around downspouts where drainage matters more than soil building. Plan on blowing out leaves each fall since raking through stone is slower and rougher on tools.

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Because this is a true one time install rather than an annual refresh, it is worth ordering slightly more than the bare minimum so you are not short a partial yard mid project. Combine your rock order with edging or fabric from the same delivery if you can, since fewer trips and fewer small purchases add up over a full landscape season in a zone 6b climate with a short spring install window before the last frost clears in late April.

Decorative Stone in Columbus

Columbus sits on silt loam that compacts and holds moisture, which means beds against a foundation or under a downspout can stay soggy well into spring. Rock does not break down or hold water the way mulch does, so it holds its shape through Columbus winters and the freeze thaw swings that come with zone 6b. It is a common choice for the low, clean look around modern architecture in this city, the kind of hardscape that would look at home near North Christian Church. Once it is down over fabric, it stays down for years without a spring refresh.

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 Columbus clay and silt soil without sinking?

Yes, as long as you install fabric underneath first. Silt loam holds moisture and can let stone settle unevenly over bare soil, but a fabric barrier keeps the rock riding on top instead of working its way down. Without fabric, expect the rock to sink and mix with soil within a season or two.

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

At a 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 200 square foot bed needs a bit over 1.2 cubic yards. Most people round up to 1.5 or 2 cubic yards to account for depth in low spots and to avoid running short mid install.

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What is the best time of year to install landscape rock in Columbus?

Late spring after the last frost around April 29 or early fall before the October frost gives you dry ground and comfortable working conditions. Avoid installing right after heavy rain since silt loam gets soft and heavy equipment or wheelbarrows will leave ruts you have to fix before the rock goes down.

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

The load is placed on a hard, accessible surface like a driveway that you point out at delivery, and moving it into the beds is on the customer side. Have a wheelbarrow and a clear path ready, and make sure the drop spot is wide enough for the delivery truck to maneuver.

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Should I choose landscape rock or mulch for a foundation bed here?

Rock is the better call for foundation beds and downspout areas since it does not break down and handles the wetter conditions from Columbus silt loam without needing a yearly refresh. Mulch is still the better choice for planting beds where you want organic matter feeding the soil around shrubs and perennials.

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