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

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you push it to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed's length and width, multiply for square footage, then divide by 162 to get a rough yard count. Round up slightly since sandy soil edges tend to eat a little extra rock at the borders.

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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Gainesville Landscape Rock Delivery

Gainesville Landscape Rock Delivery

4.7
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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.
Rob H
Rob H
Google Review

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

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you push it to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed's length and width, multiply for square footage, then divide by 162 to get a rough yard count. Round up slightly since sandy soil edges tend to eat a little extra rock at the borders.

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 Gainesville 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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Fadi Nofal
Fadi Nofal

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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath keeps rock from sinking into Gainesville's loose sandy soil over the years. Steel or aluminum edging holds a clean line between rock and turf, which matters here since sandy soil doesn't hold a hand cut edge for long. Many customers pair rock beds with mulch in planting areas that need organic matter and save rock for the strips that don't.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Gainesville's sandy soil, skip skipping the fabric. Without a barrier, rock sinks into loose sand within a season or two and you end up chasing stones with a rake. Lay commercial grade landscape fabric first, overlap seams by several inches, and pin it every couple feet. This single step is the difference between a rock bed that looks the same in five years and one that needs a full redo.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see locally is skipping leaf management. Live oaks and laurel oaks drop leaves nearly year round here, and they settle into rock beds fast, decomposing slightly and feeding weed seeds that blow in. Plan to blow or rake beds out every couple months, especially in fall, or the low maintenance promise of rock starts to break down along with the leaves.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock is a one time install, so buy right the first time rather than topping off later, since matching stone color and size from a different batch rarely blends well. Order a little extra, 5 to 10 percent, to cover edge loss and settling, and store the surplus dry. Pairing rock with mulch in planting beds and saving rock for high traffic or foundation strips stretches your budget without mixing materials in the same bed.

Decorative Stone in Gainesville

Gainesville sand drains so well that organic mulch breaks down fast and needs replacing almost every year, but rock does not rot, compact, or wash away in the heavy summer thunderstorms. Over fabric it stays put through our wet season and the occasional dry spells before the Feb 20 last frost. It works well against foundations and downspouts where standing water is common, though it will trap oak leaves that fall from the big canopy trees around town, so plan on blowing beds out a couple times a year.

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 Gainesville's climate?

Landscape rock does not break down like mulch, so it holds up for a decade or more once installed over fabric. Our sandy soil and heavy summer rain wash mulch out fast, but rock stays in place through storms. The only upkeep is occasional leaf removal and topping off any spots that shift near edges or downspouts.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a typical front bed?

A cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at 2 inches deep. A typical 300 square foot front bed runs close to 2 cubic yards at that depth, a bit more if you want 3 inches for better coverage. Measure your bed and divide the square footage by 162 to get a starting number.

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Is there a bad time of year to install rock here?

Rock can go in any time of year since it is not seasonal like mulch, but many people prefer to install before the summer rains start so fabric and edging have time to settle before heavy storms test it. Installing before the first frost around Dec 10 also avoids working in cold, wet ground later in winter.

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Where will the truck place the load and what do I need to prepare?

The truck drops the material at your driveway or another spot you specify at checkout, as close to the work area as access allows. Clear a path wide enough for a full size delivery truck and make sure low branches or gates won't block the route. Delivery day and time are set at checkout, not guessed at afterward.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for my beds?

It depends on the bed. Rock works well against foundations, near downspouts, or in low maintenance areas since it never breaks down and Gainesville's sandy soil doesn't need the organic matter mulch provides there. Planting beds with shrubs or perennials that benefit from decomposing organic matter usually do better with mulch instead.

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