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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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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...

Landscape rock runs about 1.35 tons per cubic yard, and at a standard 2 inch install depth one cubic yard covers roughly 162 square feet. For a typical Farmingville front bed of 300 to 400 square feet, plan on 2 to 2.5 cubic yards at 2 inches, or more if you want 3 inches for better weed suppression around downspouts.

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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Farmingville Landscape Rock Delivery

Farmingville 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.
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...

Landscape rock runs about 1.35 tons per cubic yard, and at a standard 2 inch install depth one cubic yard covers roughly 162 square feet. For a typical Farmingville front bed of 300 to 400 square feet, plan on 2 to 2.5 cubic yards at 2 inches, or more if you want 3 inches for better weed suppression around downspouts.

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 Farmingville 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...

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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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Most rock installs on sandy loam like Farmingville's need landscape fabric underneath to keep the stone from working its way into the soil over time. Steel or aluminum edging holds the line where rock meets lawn or mulch beds, and if you are working around foundations, a strip of gravel base under the fabric helps with drainage on slightly sloped lots.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Farmingville's sandy loam drains fast, which sounds like a plus but means fabric alone will not stop rock from settling into soft spots near downspouts. Lay a compacted base of crushed stone or paver base under the fabric in those areas before adding your decorative rock. It adds a step but prevents the sunken, uneven look that shows up two winters later once the freeze thaw cycles have worked on an unsupported bed.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see on Long Island rock beds is skipping fall cleanup. Rock traps falling leaves instead of letting them break down into soil like mulch does, and a wet mat of leaves sitting on stone through a Farmingville winter breeds mold and weeds by spring. Blow or rake beds clear before the first frost around November 10 and you will spend a lot less time picking leaves out of stone in April.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Because rock is a one time install rather than an annual refresh, it is worth ordering slightly more than your calculator suggests, especially for oddly shaped beds around a foundation or patio edge. Leftover rock stores fine in a bin for later repairs or a small extension, and running short mid project means a second delivery for what might be half a yard.

Decorative Stone in Farmingville

Farmingville sits on sandy loam that drains well, which is part of why so many properties around Bald Hill Cultural Park use rock beds instead of turf in tight side yards and slopes. The soil does not hold water long, so rock will not sit in mud, but it also will not build organic matter the way mulch does, so it is the wrong call anywhere you want plants to thrive long term. With zone 7a winters and a first frost around November 10, freeze thaw cycles can shift stone that is not set over fabric, so a proper base matters here. Most Long Island Hilltop homes we deliver to use it for foundation borders and low maintenance strips rather than full planting beds.

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 Farmingville yards?

Properly installed over fabric, landscape rock holds its position for a decade or more since it is not decomposing or washing away like mulch. It will not need annual replacement, though you may want to top off low spots or areas disturbed by foot traffic every few years.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 500 square foot bed?

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 500 square foot bed needs roughly 3.1 cubic yards. If you want a deeper 3 inch layer for better weed control around downspouts, plan closer to 4.6 cubic yards.

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Is fall or spring better for installing rock beds here?

Late spring after the last frost around April 11 works well since the ground has thawed and dried out from winter, making base prep easier on sandy loam. Fall installs before November 10 are fine too, just be ready to clear leaves off new rock through the first winter.

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Can the delivery truck reach a backyard bed behind the house?

Delivery is made to the driveway or nearest accessible point, not carried through gates or around the house, so plan a wheelbarrow path for backyard beds. Let us know about narrow driveways or low hanging branches when you schedule so the truck has clear access.

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Should I use rock or mulch around my foundation?

Rock is the better choice against foundations since it will not hold moisture against siding the way mulch can, and it will not need replacing every year. Save mulch for planting beds where you want organic matter breaking down into the sandy loam to feed root growth.

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