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Dayton 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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or less if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed's square footage first, then decide on depth based on how much foot traffic or drainage flow the area gets. Most Dayton foundation beds and downspout aprons run 3 to 5 cubic yards once you account for depth and edging losses.

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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Dayton Landscape Rock Delivery

Dayton 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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
Google Review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or less if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed's square footage first, then decide on depth based on how much foot traffic or drainage flow the area gets. Most Dayton foundation beds and downspout aprons run 3 to 5 cubic yards once you account for depth and edging losses.

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 Dayton Folks

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Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wan...

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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I compared it to competitors and I will definitely be becoming back.

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Lindsay Mangan
Lindsay Mangan

Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will de...

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Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!

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Landscape fabric underneath is what makes this a decade-long install instead of a rock garden full of weeds by next summer. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone from migrating into clay-heavy lawns after heavy rain. Some customers pair a rock border with mulch in the planting beds themselves, since rock does not feed soil the way organic mulch does.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Dayton's clay drains slowly, so grade your bed with a slight slope away from the foundation before laying fabric. If water pools under the rock instead of running off, it will find the low spots in your clay subsoil and turn to standing mud that seeps up through the stone. A few inches of fall over a 10 foot run is enough to keep the base dry through our wetter spring months.

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The biggest mistake we see is skipping fabric to save money, then fighting grass and weeds through Dayton's clay within two seasons. Rock without a barrier also lets soil work up between the stones during freeze-thaw, muddying the surface by year two. Install fabric first, always, and overlap seams by at least 6 inches so nothing pokes through.

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Order slightly more than your calculated cubic yardage since rock is a one time install and topping off later means paying for another delivery minimum. If you are covering a large front yard bed near a downspout, consider a slightly deeper 3 inch layer there specifically, since that spot handles more water volume than the rest of the bed and benefits from the extra coverage.

Decorative Stone in Dayton

Dayton's clay soil holds water after storms, and that moisture sits right where downspouts empty into beds against the house. Landscape rock over fabric keeps that zone dry and stable instead of turning to mud through a Gem City spring thaw. It also shrugs off the freeze-thaw cycle between our April 25 last frost and October 15 first frost, which heaves loose mulch but leaves rock in place. Around the Museum of the USAF and in older Dayton neighborhoods with foundation plantings, rock reads clean year round without the annual refresh mulch beds need.

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 with Dayton's clay soil or should I amend it first?

Rock sits on top of fabric, so it does not need the soil amended the way a planting bed would. The clay actually helps here, since it is stable enough to hold edging and fabric in place without shifting. Just grade for drainage before installing so water moves away from your foundation instead of pooling under the stone.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a downspout apron or foundation bed?

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at 2 inches deep. A typical foundation bed running 30 feet by 3 feet is about 90 square feet, so under a yard at 2 inches, but round up to account for depth in low spots and edging waste.

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What time of year should I install landscape rock in Dayton?

Anytime the ground is not frozen works, since this is a one time install rather than a seasonal refresh. Many people do it after the last frost around April 25 when they are already working in the yard, but fall before the October 15 first frost is just as good and often less busy.

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Can the delivery truck reach my backyard or side yard?

Delivery is placed at the driveway or nearest accessible spot, since trucks cannot drive over lawns or through gates. If your project is in a backyard, plan on moving the rock by wheelbarrow from the drop point, and let us know the layout so you can prepare access ahead of your scheduled delivery.

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Should I choose landscape rock or mulch for beds near my house?

Rock makes sense against foundations and in high traffic or drainage areas where you want a permanent, low-maintenance surface. Mulch is better for beds with plants that benefit from organic matter breaking down into the clay. Many Dayton customers use rock as a border and mulch in the interior planting zones.

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