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Fresno 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.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
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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 o...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most Fresno front yard beds. Going to 3 inches for heavier foot traffic areas or slopes drops coverage to around 108 square feet per yard, so measure your bed first and pick your depth before you order. Rock is sold and delivered by the cubic yard here, not by the bag.

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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Fresno Landscape Rock Delivery

Fresno 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.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
Google Review

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 o...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most Fresno front yard beds. Going to 3 inches for heavier foot traffic areas or slopes drops coverage to around 108 square feet per yard, so measure your bed first and pick your depth before you order. Rock is sold and delivered by the cubic yard here, not by the bag.

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 Fresno Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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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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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Landscaping fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade long install instead of a weed patch by next summer. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone out of your lawn and off the sidewalk after Fresno's occasional heavy winter rain. Many customers pair rock beds with a strip of mulch near foundation plantings that still need organic matter, since the two materials serve different jobs in the same yard.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Alluvial soil in Fresno sheds water fast on the surface but can pond in low spots after a rare heavy rain. Before laying fabric and rock, walk your bed after any wet weather and note where water sits. Building a slight crown or adding a couple inches of decomposed base rock in low areas keeps your finished rock bed from becoming a shallow puddle every winter, since fixing drainage after the rock is down means pulling it all back up.

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The most common mistake with rock beds here is skipping the fabric to save a step, then fighting Bermuda grass and puncturevine through the stone by the second summer. Fresno's growing season is long, and anything that gets a foothold under bare rock is brutal to remove once it is rooted. Lay a commercial grade fabric, overlap seams by several inches, and pin it down before a single scoop of rock goes on top.

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Rock is a one time install, so it pays to size the order right rather than ordering light and topping off later, since match-fading stone from a different batch is obvious within a season. Order slightly over your calculated amount, since leftover rock stores fine in a corner of the yard for future path repairs or drainage fixes around downspouts, unlike mulch which breaks down if left in a pile.

Decorative Stone in Fresno

Fresno's alluvial soil drains well but bakes hard by July, which makes it a poor match for plantings that need constant amendment and a good match for a permanent rock groundcover. With Woodward Park area properties and newer subdivisions alike leaning into drought tolerant front yards, rock over fabric handles the long dry stretch between late February and mid November frost dates without complaint. It will not feed your soil, so keep it away from beds where you want shrubs or perennials to thrive. Use it where you want a finished look that does not ask for anything once it is down.

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 often will I need to refresh landscape rock in Fresno?

Landscape rock is a one time install, not an annual refresh like mulch. Once it is down over fabric it holds its look for a decade or more with occasional raking to knock leaves loose. Fresno's dry summers mean less organic buildup than wetter climates, so the main upkeep is just blowing off fallen leaves in fall.

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

At the 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 account for uneven ground or a slightly deeper edge along borders, so plan on 2 full cubic yards delivered.

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Can I install rock myself or should I hire someone?

Most homeowners install landscape rock themselves, it just takes fabric, edging, and a wheelbarrow. Lay the fabric first, pin it down, set your edging, then spread rock in thin layers rather than dumping it all in one spot to get even coverage. Plan for a full weekend on beds over 300 square feet since spreading by hand is slower than it looks.

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Where will the delivery truck place the rock at my house?

We drop the full load in one pile at a driveway or curb location you choose at checkout, we do not spread it or carry it into the yard. Make sure there is clear access at least 10 feet wide, since a loaded truck is heavy and needs solid, flat ground to unload safely.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for my front yard beds in Fresno?

Rock makes sense for permanent, low maintenance areas like foundation borders or spots without plants that need feeding, since it never breaks down into the soil. Mulch is better around shrubs and perennials that benefit from added organic matter as it decomposes. Many Fresno yards use both, rock for open decorative areas and mulch closer to plantings.

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