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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One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most front yard beds. If you want more depth for a heavier look or better weed suppression, figure closer to 3 inches and adjust your yardage up by about a third. Measure your bed in square feet first, then divide by the coverage rate for your chosen 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.

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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 couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on time delivery, to perfect product placement was amazing. I needed more and I got it within 2 hours! I'm never doing this with ba...

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most front yard beds. If you want more depth for a heavier look or better weed suppression, figure closer to 3 inches and adjust your yardage up by about a third. Measure your bed in square feet first, then divide by the coverage rate for your chosen 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.

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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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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, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

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Most rock installs in Concord start with landscape fabric to block red clay from working its way up through the stone over time. Steel or aluminum edging holds the line where rock meets lawn, especially on the slight grades common in this area. If you're covering ground near a foundation, pair the rock with a few inches of extra depth right against the wall for better drainage.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Concord's red clay stains everything it touches, including light colored rock, if the fabric underneath isn't sealed at the seams. Overlap fabric strips by at least 6 inches and use enough landscape staples to keep clay from squeezing up through the gaps during heavy rain. Skipping this step is the number one reason rock beds in this area look muddy and orange within a year instead of staying clean.

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Rock traps fallen leaves instead of letting them break down into the soil, and with the mix of oaks and pines common around Concord neighborhoods, that means regular fall cleanup with a leaf blower rather than a rake. Plan on blowing out beds every couple weeks from mid October through the first hard frost around November 15, or the rock disappears under a mat of debris by winter.

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Because this is a one time install rather than an annual refresh like mulch, it pays to get the depth right the first time. Order slightly heavier at 3 inches in areas near downspouts or foundation walls where erosion and splash back are a bigger issue, and stick to 2 inches in open bed areas to stretch your yardage further without sacrificing coverage.

Decorative Stone in Concord

Concord's red clay drains slowly, so landscape rock over fabric is a smart way to handle the low spots that stay soggy after heavy rain, especially near downspouts and foundation lines. In zone 8a, freeze thaw cycles are mild enough that rock stays put once it settles, no major heaving to worry about. A lot of homeowners here use it along the front of the house where St. Augustine or fescue struggles in compacted clay anyway. Just know it will trap oak and pine leaves that drop through November, so plan on blowing it out a couple times a season.

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 Concord's clay soil or will it just sink?

It will not sink if you install it correctly. Lay landscape fabric first to separate the rock from the red clay underneath, otherwise the clay works its way up and the rock settles into the ground over a year or two. With fabric in place, the rock stays on top and drains well even in our slower draining clay.

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

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. Round up to 2 full yards to avoid running short. If you want a deeper 3 inch layer for better coverage, plan closer to 3 yards.

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

Not really, since rock installs any time the ground isn't frozen, and Concord rarely sees hard freezes given our zone 8a winters. That said, installing before the leaves drop in October means less immediate cleanup, and getting it down before the last frost around March 15 sets you up clean for spring.

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

We place the load wherever is accessible for the truck and closest to your work area, you point us to the spot when we arrive. From there, moving it into beds is on you, a wheelbarrow and a flat shovel make quick work of it. Clear a path beforehand so the driveway or yard access stays open.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for my front bed in Concord?

Rock makes sense if you want a permanent, low-maintenance look and don't mind losing the soil benefits mulch provides. Mulch feeds the soil and suits beds with plants that want organic matter, while rock suits foundation lines, downspout areas, and spots where you're tired of refreshing mulch every year.

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