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Des Moines 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.
Donna Nedrow
Donna Nedrow
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Great service. We ordered topsoil from Mulch Mound and the best experience. Thank you so much!

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or less if you go to the fuller 3 inch depth recommended for weed suppression over fabric. Measure your bed length by width, decide your depth, then order in full cubic yards since this is a bulk delivered product, not something sold in small bags.

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 ton is approximately 2,000 pounds. Coverage varies by stone type and depth, but as a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 80-100 square feet at 2 inches deep.

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Des Moines Landscape Rock Delivery

Des Moines 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.
Donna Nedrow
Donna Nedrow
Google Review

Great service. We ordered topsoil from Mulch Mound and the best experience. Thank you so much!

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or less if you go to the fuller 3 inch depth recommended for weed suppression over fabric. Measure your bed length by width, decide your depth, then order in full cubic yards since this is a bulk delivered product, not something sold in small bags.

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 ton is approximately 2,000 pounds. Coverage varies by stone type and depth, but as a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 80-100 square feet at 2 inches deep.

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How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

1

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 Des Moines Folks

4.7
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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

Landscaping fabric is essential under rock in our clay soil to stop it from working down into the ground over a few seasons. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone contained along lawn edges and walkways. Some customers layer a border of mulch beds next to rock beds to separate areas that need organic matter from areas that don't.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscaping fabric before the rock goes down, especially in Des Moines clay, which stays workable well into fall. Skip this step and within two or three seasons the rock starts sinking unevenly into the silty clay loam as freeze thaw cycles heave the ground. Fabric also stops clay from wicking up and staining lighter colored stone from underneath, which is a common complaint we hear from customers who skipped it the first time around.

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Rock traps leaves and organic debris more than people expect, which matters here given how many mature trees line older Des Moines neighborhoods near downtown. Plan on blowing or raking beds clean each fall before leaf drop peaks, otherwise decomposing leaf litter builds a thin soil layer on top of the rock that lets weed seeds germinate right through it, defeating the whole point of the install.

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Order slightly more than your calculated minimum in one delivery rather than topping off later, since stone color and size can shift subtly between quarry batches. A single load also saves a second delivery charge. If you are pairing rock beds with mulch elsewhere on the property, ask about scheduling both in the same trip to make the most of one delivery window.

Decorative Stone in Des Moines

Des Moines soil runs heavy silty clay loam, which drains slowly and turns soft in spring thaw, so rock beds need fabric underneath to keep stone from sinking into the muck over time. With last frost around April 25 and first frost by October 10, you have a solid window to install before the ground firms up for winter. Rock works well tucked against foundations here since it does not hold moisture against the house the way mulch can, and it handles the freeze thaw cycles common at our 955 foot elevation without breaking down. It is a poor choice near perennial beds that want organic matter worked into that clay.

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 in our clay soil without sinking?

It will, but only with fabric underneath. Des Moines silty clay loam softens enough in spring that rock without a fabric barrier gradually works its way down and mixes with soil within a few years. Fabric keeps the stone on top where it belongs and makes cleanup easier when leaves collect on the surface each fall.

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How much rock do I need for a 200 square foot bed?

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 200 square foot bed needs a bit over 1.2 cubic yards. Most people round up to a yard and a quarter or 1.5 yards to have a buffer for uneven ground and edging.

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When is the best time to install rock beds in Des Moines?

Anytime after last frost around April 25 through early fall works, but late spring and early summer give the ground time to firm up after winter thaw. Avoid installing right after heavy spring rain when clay soil is saturated, since compacting wet clay under fabric can create drainage problems later.

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Where will the delivery truck place the rock, and do I need a big driveway?

The truck places the load wherever you specify at checkout, typically a driveway or the closest accessible spot to your project. Standard residential driveways work fine, but let us know if access is tight or if there are low branches or narrow gates, since bulk delivery trucks need reasonable clearance to dump the load safely.

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Should I use rock or mulch around my house foundation?

Rock is generally the better call against foundations since it does not hold moisture against siding the way mulch can over a wet Iowa spring. Mulch feeds soil and suits planting beds where you want organic matter breaking down, while rock is a permanent, low-maintenance choice for foundation lines and drainage areas around downspouts.

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