Covington Stone Delivery

Will a gravel driveway hold up with this much rain?

Yes, if it is built in layers. Start with four to six inches of large base rock, then top with two to three inches of crushed limestone that compacts into a firm surface. On Covington's soft silt loam subgrade, a geotextile fabric under the base is worth every penny because it keeps the stone from disappearing into the mud after a wet winter.

Can I use river rock instead of mulch in my beds?

You can, and it works especially well under eaves and along drip lines where heavy rain washes mulch out. Just know that stone does not feed the soil, and it stores heat, which is hard on plants during Covington's 95 degree August afternoons. Reserve it for tough plantings, drainage areas, and borders, and keep organic mulch around azaleas, camellias, and hydrangeas.

Do I need landscape fabric under stone in a Covington yard?

For drainage applications, yes, use a woven or non woven filter fabric to keep silt loam fines from migrating into the voids. For decorative beds it is optional, and many local gardeners skip it because leaf litter from live oaks builds a layer on top anyway and weeds root in that debris regardless. If you do use fabric decoratively, plan on blowing debris off the stone a few times a year.

How much stone do I need and how heavy is it?

A cubic yard of gravel covers about 100 square feet at three inches deep and weighs roughly 2,500 to 3,000 pounds depending on the type. That weight matters when you are planning where we set the pile and how you will move it. Measure length by width for square footage, then divide by 100 for a three inch layer.

What is the best stone for a walkway or patio base?

Crushed limestone with fines is the standard base because it locks together and compacts hard. Put down four to six inches, compact it in lifts, then set your pavers or flagstone on a leveling course of sand. In Covington that compacted base is critical, since setting stone directly on soft silt loam will lead to settling and rocking within a season or two.

Will gravel help with the soggy side yard between my house and the fence?

Often yes, but only if the water has an exit. A gravel strip on a soggy Covington side yard just becomes a wet gravel strip unless you pair it with a shallow swale or a perforated pipe running to daylight. Grade the trench with a slight fall, install the pipe in washed stone wrapped in fabric, then top with decorative gravel for a surface that stays walkable.