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Galesburg 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, which is the standard install for foundation beds and groundcover areas. Go to 3 inches in spots that see heavy foot traffic or erosion, and figure your coverage down to roughly 108 square feet per yard at that depth. Measure your bed in square feet first, then divide by the coverage number for the depth you want.

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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Galesburg Landscape Rock Delivery

Galesburg 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, which is the standard install for foundation beds and groundcover areas. Go to 3 inches in spots that see heavy foot traffic or erosion, and figure your coverage down to roughly 108 square feet per yard at that depth. Measure your bed in square feet first, then divide by the coverage number for the depth you want.

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 Galesburg 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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Landscaping fabric underneath keeps the rock from sinking into Galesburg's silt loam over the years, which matters more here than in sandy soil regions. A steel or aluminum edging strip keeps the stone from migrating into the lawn during mowing. Many customers pair rock in the foundation beds with mulch in the planting beds further out, since the two materials do different jobs.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscaping fabric before spreading rock, especially in Galesburg's silt loam beds. Without a fabric barrier, fine soil particles work their way up between the stones over a few seasons and give weeds a foothold. Fabric also stops the rock from settling into the clay-heavy subsoil found under a lot of local yards, which keeps your 2 to 3 inch depth looking full instead of thin after year one or two.

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The biggest mistake locally is putting rock too close to trees or shrubs that want organic matter and consistent moisture. Rock traps fallen leaves instead of breaking them down, and it can radiate heat back onto plant roots during Galesburg's humid summer stretches. Save rock for foundation lines, downspout aprons, and pure groundcover zones, and keep mulch where anything is actually trying to grow.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Because rock is a one time install rather than an annual refresh like mulch, it pays to size the order right the first time rather than under-buying and doing a second delivery. Combining a rock order with a mulch order for other beds on the same delivery day is worth asking about, since it puts both materials on your property in a single trip instead of two separate ones.

Decorative Stone in Galesburg

Galesburg's silt loam holds moisture well, which is good for lawns but means beds against the house can stay damp longer than you want near siding and foundations. A rock groundcover breaks that cycle by shedding water fast instead of holding it against the wall. Zone 5b winters bring freeze thaw cycles that heave organic mulch out of place, but settled rock stays put season after season. It is a common choice for the low, foundation beds you see on the older homes near the Sandburg historic district.

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 in Galesburg's clay and silt loam soil?

Yes, rock actually performs better than organic mulch in Galesburg's silt loam because it does not hold the moisture against your foundation the way bark mulch can. Just install landscaping fabric underneath first, since without it the fine soil particles can migrate up between the stones over a few years and give weeds somewhere to root.

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How many cubic yards of rock do I need for a foundation bed?

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at the standard 2 inch depth. Measure your bed's square footage, divide by 162 for that depth or by 108 if you want a deeper 3 inch layer, and round up slightly for uneven ground or edges.

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When is the best time to install rock before Galesburg's winter?

Anytime before the ground freezes works, but getting it down before the first frost around October 13 means it settles into place before winter freeze thaw cycles start. Rock installed in fall handles the season better than a rushed spring install once things thaw out in May.

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Where will the rock be placed on delivery day?

You choose the drop spot, typically a driveway or another accessible area on your property, when you schedule delivery at checkout. Make sure there is a clear path from that spot to your beds since you will be moving material by wheelbarrow after the load arrives.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for beds near my house?

Rock makes sense right against the foundation and around downspouts where you want a permanent, low-maintenance layer that will not need refreshing. Mulch is the better call anywhere you have plants that benefit from organic matter breaking down into the silt loam, since rock will not feed the soil the way mulch does over time.

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