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Danville 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...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, so a typical 200 square foot foundation bed runs a little over a yard, and a larger 400 square foot front yard bed needs closer to 2.5 yards at that same depth. If you want the fuller 3 inch depth that holds up better on Danville's clay soil where erosion channels can form, plan on roughly a third more material than the 2 inch figure.

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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Danville Landscape Rock Delivery

Danville 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.
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...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, so a typical 200 square foot foundation bed runs a little over a yard, and a larger 400 square foot front yard bed needs closer to 2.5 yards at that same depth. If you want the fuller 3 inch depth that holds up better on Danville's clay soil where erosion channels can form, plan on roughly a third more material than the 2 inch figure.

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 Danville 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 keeps this a one time install instead of a weed problem in year two, so it is worth ordering alongside the rock. Edging material helps keep the stone contained where it meets lawn or mulch beds, especially on any sloped sections common around Danville properties. If you have planting beds nearby that still need organic material, a separate mulch order keeps the two systems from mixing.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before spreading rock, not after, and overlap seams by at least 6 inches. Danville's red clay pushes moisture up through any gap in fabric over time, and a poorly overlapped seam is exactly where weeds punch through first. Pin the fabric down with landscape staples every couple feet rather than relying on the rock weight alone, especially on any bed with slope toward the Riverwalk side of town where runoff moves fast.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The most common mistake with rock beds here is piling it against tree trunks or shrub bases like mulch. Rock traps heat and moisture differently, and against a trunk it can hold humidity that invites rot, especially through Danville's humid summers. Leave a few inches of bare space around any plant stems and let the rock ring around it instead of touching it directly.

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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 with a mismatched batch. Screened stone color can vary slightly between deliveries depending on the quarry run, so getting your full yardage in one order keeps the bed looking uniform for the long haul.

Decorative Stone in Danville

Danville's red clay sheds water fast off the surface and holds it just beneath, which means beds against your foundation or downspout runoff areas benefit from a stone layer that will not wash out or compact into mud. With growing zone 7b winters and a first frost around late October, rock does not care about freeze thaw the way mulch does, it just sits there and does its job year after year. A lot of homes near the Riverwalk Trail area deal with slope runoff, and rock over fabric handles that better than bark ever will. It will not amend the clay underneath, so keep it out of beds where you actually want plants rooting into improved soil.

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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Does landscape rock work well with Danville's clay soil or will it cause drainage problems?

Rock actually helps here more than it hurts, since it sits on top of the clay rather than needing to drain through it. Used over fabric, it keeps water moving across the surface toward grading instead of pooling in a mulch bed. The clay itself does not need amending for a rock installation the way it would for planting.

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

At the standard 2 inch depth, 300 square feet needs just under 2 cubic yards since one yard covers about 162 square feet. If you want the more durable 3 inch depth, plan closer to 2.75 to 3 yards for that same 300 square foot area.

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What time of year is best to install rock in Danville?

Anytime outside of frozen or waterlogged ground works, but many people here install in spring after the last frost around April 21 or in fall before the October 27 frost date, when the ground is workable and fabric can be pinned properly. Since it is a permanent install, you are not racing a growing season the way you would with plants.

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Where will the rock be dropped and can the truck reach my backyard?

Delivery is dropped at a driveway, curb, or accessible spot on your property that you specify, our trucks do not typically drive onto lawns or through gates. If your project area is in the backyard, plan on moving material by wheelbarrow from the drop point, and clear that path before your scheduled delivery.

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

Rock is usually the better call right against a foundation since it will not hold moisture against siding or attract wood-loving pests the way mulch can over years. It also will not need refreshing, whereas mulch breaks down and needs replacing. If the bed has plants that benefit from organic matter feeding the soil, mulch still has an edge there.

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