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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 shallow end of that range. Measure your bed's length and width, decide on 2 or 3 inches depending on how much weed and erosion control you want, and order in full cubic yards since this isn't a top-up material like 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 ton is 2,000 pounds of material. As a general guideline, one ton of rock covers roughly 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, depending on rock size and density.

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Durham Landscape Rock Delivery

Durham Landscape Rock Delivery

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$132.00 per Yard
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The best local landscape rock, without the guesswork.

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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 shallow end of that range. Measure your bed's length and width, decide on 2 or 3 inches depending on how much weed and erosion control you want, and order in full cubic yards since this isn't a top-up material like 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 ton is 2,000 pounds of material. As a general guideline, one ton of rock covers roughly 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, depending on rock size and density.

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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 Durham 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 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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Landscape fabric underneath is what makes this a decade-long install instead of a five-year one, so factor it in before the rock shows up. Edging, whether steel or stone, keeps the rock from migrating into the clay over time. If part of the bed still needs plantings, keep a narrower rock border and hold mulch or compost for the actual root zones.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Durham's clay compacts hard under weight, so grade and tamp the sub base before laying fabric, otherwise the rock will settle unevenly into low spots within a season. A light layer of sand or fine gravel under the fabric helps the rock sit level longer, especially near downspouts where water concentrates and clay tends to shift after heavy rain events common to this area.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see in Durham yards is skipping fabric maintenance. Oak and pine debris from older neighborhoods builds up fast on top of rock beds, and if it's not blown out a couple times a year, it decomposes right on the surface and starts feeding weed seeds into the stone. Rock does not feed your soil, but neglected debris on top of it will grow one anyway.

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Buying rock by the cubic yard in one delivery is more efficient than multiple bagged runs, and it lets you keep stone color consistent across a bed, which matters more with rock than mulch since color variation shows permanently once it is down. Pair leftover yardage with a smaller decorative bed near a mailbox or downspout instead of storing it.

Decorative Stone in Durham

Durham's clay soil sheds water fast off a slope and holds it flat everywhere else, so a rock bed becomes the drainage fix a lot of yards actually need, especially around downspouts and foundation edges where clay stays soggy into spring. With the last frost around April 5 and first frost near October 30, there is a long window to install before ground freeze isn't even a real concern here. People building low-maintenance beds near Duke Chapel and the older brick neighborhoods around it lean on rock because pine straw and mulch break down fast in this humidity and need constant replacing. Rock does not.

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 actually help with drainage in Durham's clay soil?

Yes, when installed properly. Rock itself doesn't drain clay, but a properly graded rock bed with fabric underneath sheds surface water away from foundations and downspouts instead of letting it pool on compacted clay, which is the main drainage complaint we hear across Durham yards.

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

At a standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs just under 2 cubic yards. Round up to 2 full yards to avoid running short, especially along uneven bed edges where depth varies.

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Is there a bad time of year to install rock in Durham?

Not really, since rock is a one time install rather than a seasonal refresh. That said, installing before the fall leaf drop or after it clears in late November means less debris to clean out of fresh fabric, and working before the last frost on April 5 avoids soggy clay underfoot during install.

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Can the delivery truck reach my backyard bed?

Most deliveries are placed as close to the work area as the truck can safely get, usually a driveway or curb. Our driver will place the load where you point, but backyard beds without vehicle access will need the rock moved by wheelbarrow after drop, so plan your labor accordingly.

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Is landscape rock a better choice than mulch for my Durham yard?

It depends on the bed. Rock works well for foundation lines, downspouts, and low-maintenance areas since it is a one time install that outlasts mulch by years. But if you have plants that want organic matter feeding the soil, mulch or compost is still the better call for those specific beds.

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