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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.
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At a 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallower end. For a typical Cranston front foundation bed or a downspout apron, figure your square footage first, then order to the 2 inch depth unless you're covering an area with heavier foot traffic, where 3 inches holds up better. Rock at 1.35 tons per yard is heavy, so we recommend measuring twice before you order since a fix means moving rock, not just spreading more mulch.

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.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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Cranston Landscape Rock Delivery

Cranston Landscape Rock Delivery

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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.
Fadi Nofal
Fadi Nofal
Google Review

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...

At a 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallower end. For a typical Cranston front foundation bed or a downspout apron, figure your square footage first, then order to the 2 inch depth unless you're covering an area with heavier foot traffic, where 3 inches holds up better. Rock at 1.35 tons per yard is heavy, so we recommend measuring twice before you order since a fix means moving rock, not just spreading more mulch.

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.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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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 Cranston Folks

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I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to...

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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 rich and consistent, and I received more than enough to complete my project with proper coverage and packing.

Customer service was equally outstanding. Communication was clear, and the team was responsive and professional throughout. It’s rare to find a company that delivers both a high-quality product and excellent service, but mulch mound did just that.

Highly recommended, and I wouldn’t hesitate to order from them again.

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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...

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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 bags again.

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We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. ...

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We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. We are impressed with the quality of the mulch, too! It is covering well - a great value!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes this a decade-long install rather than a five year one, so lay it before the rock goes down. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone from creeping into the lawn, which matters in Cranston's sandy loam where soil shifts more than in heavier ground. If any beds also need organic material for plantings that want real soil contact, mulch is a better companion there than rock.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Cranston's sandy loam, skip skimping on landscape fabric thickness. Sandy soil lets weed roots push through thin fabric faster than clay does, so use a heavier woven fabric, not the thin spunbond kind, especially in beds near Pawtuxet Village's older tree canopy where root pressure from mature trees is real. Overlap seams by at least six inches and pin every two feet, since sandy ground holds landscape staples less firmly than loam or clay.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see locally is installing rock right up against downspout discharge without a splash block or gravel apron underneath. Rock alone doesn't stop erosion, it just hides it until the fabric underneath washes bare in one heavy Rhode Island nor'easter. Add a simple splash block or dig a shallow dry well under the discharge point before you spread the final layer of stone.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock is a one time cost that outlasts mulch by a decade or more, so if you're budgeting a multi year landscape plan, front loading the rock areas now against foundations and low traffic zones saves you from repeat mulch deliveries in those same spots. Save the mulch budget for planting beds where soil still needs organic matter, and let rock handle the areas that just need to look finished and stay that way.

Decorative Stone in Cranston

Cranston's sandy loam drains fast, which is actually good news for rock beds since you won't get the standing water that rots landscape fabric in heavier clay soils. With a first frost around October 22 and a growing season that wraps up by mid autumn, rock installed now sits undisturbed through winter without the heave problems that plague poorly drained sites. Around Pawtuxet Village and the older neighborhoods with foundation plantings, rock against the house foundation sheds water away from sandy soil that can otherwise wick moisture toward the sill. It is a one time job here, not something you're topping off every spring like mulch.

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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How long does landscape rock actually last once it's installed in Cranston?

With fabric underneath and proper edging, landscape rock is genuinely a decade or more install, not an annual refresh like mulch. Rhode Island's freeze thaw cycles can shift rock slightly at the edges over years, so plan to top off edging and check fabric integrity every few years, but you're not re-buying material on any regular schedule.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a typical Cranston front yard bed?

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth. A standard 200 square foot foundation bed usually needs a bit over one yard, while larger wraparound beds common in older Cranston neighborhoods often run 2 to 3 yards. Measure your bed's square footage and we'll help size it exactly.

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When is the best time to install landscape rock before winter sets in?

Aim to finish before the ground gets too cold to work, ideally before Cranston's first frost around October 22. Installing in fall gives the fabric and edging time to settle before winter, and rock itself isn't temperature sensitive, so an early autumn install here holds up through the freeze thaw cycle just fine.

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Can the delivery truck get rock close to my backyard beds?

Trucks place material at a driveway or curb access point, so backyard beds usually mean wheelbarrow runs from that drop point. Let us know if your access is tight, narrow side yards or shared driveways common in older Cranston lots sometimes need a specific placement plan, which you can note at checkout.

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Should I use rock or mulch around my foundation plantings?

It depends on what's planted. Rock works well for pure groundcover or non organic areas since it sheds water away from the foundation in sandy loam soil, but it doesn't feed soil the way mulch does. If your foundation bed has shrubs or perennials that benefit from organic matter, mulch is the better fit there, rock is best for open decorative areas.

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