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Fontana 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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
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Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

At a typical 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 square footage first, then figure your yardage off the 2 inch coverage number and round up slightly since clay soil beds often have uneven grading that eats a bit more material at the edges.

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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Fontana Landscape Rock Delivery

Fontana 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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
Google Review

Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

At a typical 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 square footage first, then figure your yardage off the 2 inch coverage number and round up slightly since clay soil beds often have uneven grading that eats a bit more material at the edges.

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 Fontana Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Rob H
Rob H

Easy to order, great service, and great product. We enjoy the final look of a very neglected beds we inherited!

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scott fisher
scott fisher

I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as pro...

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I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as promised and place exactly where I asked. Excellent service! I will be ordering mulch next!

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Landscape fabric underneath is what makes this a decade-long install instead of a rock pile that sinks into clay within a year. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the rock from migrating onto walkways or into the lawn, and a strip of drain rock near downspouts handles the runoff clay soil won't absorb.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Fontana's clay compacts hard when dry, so before laying fabric, break up the top two inches of soil and rake it level rather than laying fabric straight over baked, uneven ground. Fabric over lumpy clay will telegraph every bump once the rock settles, and low spots will pool water during the rare winter rains between December and January.

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The most common mistake here is skipping edging along driveways and walkways. Without a physical border, rock migrates onto pavement within a season, especially with the wind that comes off the valley. A simple steel or plastic edge strip keeps beds crisp and cuts down on the sweeping and refilling that unedged beds always need.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Because this is a one time install rather than an annual refresh like mulch, it pays to size the order right the first time rather than ordering light and topping off later. Mismatched batches can vary slightly in tone, so buying your full yardage in one delivery keeps the bed looking uniform for the long haul.

Decorative Stone in Fontana

Fontana's clay soil sheds water fast when it's compacted and baked by summer heat, which makes it a tough base for anything that needs organic matter but a solid, stable footing for rock. With zone 10a summers running hot and dry, decorative rock stays put and does not decompose the way mulch does under that sun. A lot of homeowners near the Speedway corridor and the newer tract developments are moving to rock beds specifically because clay drains poorly and rock does not care. It is also common around downspouts here since clay sheds runoff instead of absorbing it, and rock breaks that flow without washing away.

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 over Fontana's clay soil without extra prep?

It works well, but the clay needs to be leveled and lightly broken up before you lay fabric and rock. Skipping that step means the rock will settle unevenly as the clay shifts with moisture changes. A short prep pass now saves you from a lumpy bed and repositioning rock later.

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

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs a little under 2 cubic yards. Round up to account for clay soil grading, which often isn't perfectly flat, so plan on roughly 2 cubic yards to be safe.

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

Not really, since rock installs regardless of season, but working before the ground gets fully saturated during the brief December to January frost window makes leveling easier. Summer heat is fine too, just plan for working hours outside peak afternoon temperatures for your own comfort.

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Where will the truck place the load on delivery day?

The driver drops the material in your driveway or another accessible spot you point out, so clear the area of vehicles and low-hanging branches beforehand. Delivery timing is scheduled at checkout, and having a flat, reachable drop zone speeds up the whole process.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for beds against my house foundation?

Rock is the better call against foundations, since it does not hold moisture against stucco or wood siding the way mulch can. It also will not need replacing every year like bark mulch does. Just skip it around plants that want organic matter working into the soil, since rock won't feed them the way mulch would.

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