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Fort Wayne 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.

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or figure closer to 108 square feet if you go a full 3 inches for better weed and erosion control. Measure your bed square footage first, then divide by 162 for a light layer or 108 for a heavier one. Most Fort Wayne front yard beds run somewhere between 1 and 3 cubic 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.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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Fort Wayne Landscape Rock Delivery

Fort Wayne 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.

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or figure closer to 108 square feet if you go a full 3 inches for better weed and erosion control. Measure your bed square footage first, then divide by 162 for a light layer or 108 for a heavier one. Most Fort Wayne front yard beds run somewhere between 1 and 3 cubic 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.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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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 Fort Wayne 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 actually makes this a decade long install instead of a rock garden full of weeds by August. A steel or aluminum edging strip keeps it from migrating into the lawn when Fort Wayne's freeze thaw cycle shifts the soil. If you're mixing zones, a mulch bed can still handle the areas around perennials that want organic matter, since rock and clay soil left bare together just bake plant roots in July.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Fort Wayne clay compacts fabric into the ground over a few seasons, so use a heavier woven landscape fabric rather than the thin spunbond kind, and pin it every 18 inches instead of every few feet. The extra pins cost you an afternoon but keep rock from sinking into bare clay patches where the fabric has shifted, which is the number one reason rock beds here start looking thin after year three.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see locally is skipping edging because a bed looks tidy on install day. Come spring thaw, clay soil heaves unevenly, and without a physical edge the rock migrates into the grass within one season. Install steel or plastic edging before the rock goes down, not after, since retrofitting it means moving every stone twice.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Since this is a one time install and not an annual refresh like mulch, it is worth ordering slightly heavier depth, closer to 3 inches, in high traffic areas like paths to the Children's Zoo side of town where foot traffic is common. The extra material costs a bit more up front per yard but you are not reordering in two years, which is where rock actually pays for itself against mulch over time.

Decorative Stone in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne's clay soil holds water right where your downspouts dump it, and organic mulch there just breaks down into a soggy mess by year two. Rock does not care. Laid over fabric it sheds that water instead of soaking it, which matters with our roughly 810 foot elevation and the flat drainage that comes with it. It also holds up through zone 6a freeze thaw cycles better than bark, since it will not heave the way loose organic material can when the ground argues with itself every March. For the areas around foundations and downspouts, it is close to a set it and forget it fix.

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 is landscape rock different from mulch for a Fort Wayne yard?

Rock is a one time install rather than an annual refresh, and it does not break down or feed the soil the way mulch does. It handles our clay soil's drainage issues near downspouts and foundations better since it will not hold water against the house. Mulch still wins for garden beds where plants benefit from organic matter breaking down into the soil.

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

At a 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs just under 2 cubic yards. If you want the more durable 3 inch depth, plan closer to 3 cubic yards. We recommend rounding up slightly rather than running short mid project.

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When is the best time to install landscape rock here?

Late spring after the last frost around April 30 through early fall before October gives you dry, workable ground for laying fabric and grading the base. Avoid installing right after heavy rain since Fort Wayne clay gets slick and hard to level when wet. Fall works fine too as long as the ground is not saturated.

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Where will the rock be dropped and do I need to be home?

We place the load at a driveway or curb access point you specify when you schedule, and someone should be available to confirm placement. Clear the drop area of vehicles and make sure the path in is solid ground, not soft lawn, especially if it has rained recently since clay gets soft and can rut.

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Should I use rock or mulch around my foundation?

Rock is generally the better call around foundations since it does not hold moisture against the house the way mulch can, and it will not need replacing for years. It does trap falling leaves though, so expect to blow or rake it out a couple times a year if you have trees nearby. For planted foundation beds, mulch is still better for the plants themselves.

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