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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.
Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich
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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my orde...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or slightly less if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed in square feet, decide your depth, then divide to get cubic yards needed. Most Decatur front yard beds and downspout aprons run somewhere between half a yard and two yards depending on size.

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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Decatur Landscape Rock Delivery

Decatur 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.
Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich
Google Review

One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my orde...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or slightly less if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed in square feet, decide your depth, then divide to get cubic yards needed. Most Decatur front yard beds and downspout aprons run somewhere between half a yard and two yards depending on size.

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 Decatur Folks

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Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich

One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked ...

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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my order in for the next day online and they came right at 9 AM. The employee who dropped off the mulch did a great job, putting it right on the tarp I laid out, she even made sure none of it got on the yard and double checked the truck bed to make sure it all came out. The mulch was exactly what I needed and arrived right on time.

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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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade long install instead of a weed patch by midsummer. Edging, whether steel, aluminum, or paver strip, keeps the stone from migrating into the lawn during Decatur's heavier spring rains. Some customers also order a smaller load of mulch for planting beds that need organic matter, since rock and mulch often split duties on the same property.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before spreading rock, and overlap seams by a few inches so silt from Decatur's clay heavy subsoil cannot work its way up through gaps over time. Skipping fabric means weeds root directly in accumulated dust within a season or two. Pin the fabric down every couple feet, since wind off open lots can lift unanchored edges before the rock ever goes down.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake with rock beds here is placing them where leaves collect heavily, since Decatur's mature shade trees drop enough leaf litter to bury a groundcover bed by November. Plan for occasional leaf blowing or raking in fall, because trapped organic matter breaks down into a soil layer that eventually grows weeds anyway, defeating the point of the rock.

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Rock pairs well with mulch on the same property rather than replacing it everywhere, since rock costs more per yard but never needs replacing while mulch beds around perennials still want yearly organic matter. Use rock near foundations and downspouts where drainage matters most, and save mulch for planting beds where soil health counts.

Decorative Stone in Decatur

Decatur sits on silt loam, a soil that drains slowly and stays saturated after the spring melt and summer storms off Lake Decatur. Rock beds installed over fabric keep foundations and downspout areas dry and stable instead of turning to mud. With growing zone 6a bringing freeze and thaw cycles between the October and May frost dates, decorative stone does not heave or wash out the way loose mulch can. It is a common choice here for front yard groundcover that needs to survive Illinois winters without yearly attention.

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 in Decatur before it needs replacing?

Landscape rock is a one time install, not an annual refresh like mulch. Over fabric, a properly installed rock bed can hold its look and function for a decade or longer in Decatur's climate. The stone itself does not break down, though you may need to top off low spots or blow out trapped leaves seasonally.

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

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth. A standard 300 to 400 square foot front bed usually needs 2 to 2.5 cubic yards at that depth, or a bit more if you prefer 3 inches for better coverage over the fabric.

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When is the best time to install rock beds around here?

Late spring after the last frost around May 4 or early fall before the October frost date both work well, since the ground is workable and not frozen or waterlogged. Avoid installing right after heavy rain, since Decatur's silt loam gets soft and makes it hard to lay fabric flat.

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Where will the delivery truck place the rock, and what should I prepare?

The driver places the load wherever you direct on your driveway or a firm, accessible spot in your yard. Clear a path wide enough for the truck and make sure the ground can support the weight, especially after rain when silt loam soils get soft. Delivery timing is set at checkout.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for beds around my foundation?

Rock is generally the better call around foundations and downspouts, since it manages drainage and does not need yearly replacement the way mulch does. Mulch is better where you want organic matter feeding the soil, like around perennials or shrubs. Many Decatur properties use both, matched to what each area actually needs.

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